McKenna Cup 2024

Redhand Santa · January 04, 2015, 08:08:40 PM

Was an average performance from tyrone. Thought mcnamee and mccarron did well in full back line. Harte played rightly in second half and cavanagh caused plenty of problems. Mcshane had a good debut coming on. Wasn't impressed with coney mcguigan or e McKenna.

The referee was awful to both teams. Thought tyrone got the worst of it in open play but Armagh got men sent off. He wouldn't let the game flow at all and I hated the way he over used the advantage rule especially when there was hardly a free in the first place. He didn't like any kind of physical contact.

The Armagh fans and players seemed to take the game serious enough despite what was said on here. Will mean nothing later in the year but always nice to win.

Itchy · January 04, 2015, 08:12:32 PM

Quote from: Throw ball on January 04, 2015, 07:32:17 PM
Quote from: Itchy on January 04, 2015, 06:40:22 PM
Sad to see poor Armagh being victimised again, when will the poor dears ever get a break.

When will Cavan ever produce a decent referee.

Have Armagh ever had a good ref officiate their games, one that let's them beat shite of the opposition without sanction.

Throw ball · January 04, 2015, 08:14:48 PM

Quote from: Itchy on January 04, 2015, 08:12:32 PM
Quote from: Throw ball on January 04, 2015, 07:32:17 PM
Quote from: Itchy on January 04, 2015, 06:40:22 PM
Sad to see poor Armagh being victimised again, when will the poor dears ever get a break.

When will Cavan ever produce a decent referee.
Have Armagh ever had a good ref officiate their games, one that let's them beat shite of the opposition without sanction.

Can I quote Redhand Santa, a Tyrone fan: " the referee was awful".

orange · January 04, 2015, 08:20:00 PM

It would be interesting to know would fans rather support a team of nicey nicey footballers who dive and whinge at refs to cheat but at the end of the day wont win anything, OR a team of physical footballers who put their bodies on the line for the cause that also wont win anything?

I know which one id prefer, id rather coach children into tackling etc than lying down when tackled!!

ONeill · January 04, 2015, 08:28:04 PM

Well, Geezer failed in his first game.

He had the side wound up about Cavanagh and it cost them two crucial players.

You cannot wind players like McKeever up before a game. He can't channel it.

BennyHarp · January 04, 2015, 08:34:33 PM

Quote from: orange on January 04, 2015, 08:20:00 PM
It would be interesting to know would fans rather support a team of nicey nicey footballers who dive and whinge at refs to cheat but at the end of the day wont win anything, OR a team of physical footballers who put their bodies on the line for the cause that also wont win anything? I know which one id prefer, id rather coach children into tackling etc than lying down when tackled!!

Brawling definitely is good to watch - especially for children.

naka · January 04, 2015, 08:47:10 PM

Quote from: ONeill on January 04, 2015, 08:28:04 PM
Well, Geezer failed in his first game.

He had the side wound up about Cavanagh and it cost them two crucial players.

You cannot wind players like McKeever up before a game. He can't channel it.

yip
happy days are back
the tyronnies now realise last year wasn't a flash in the pan and fear the resurgence of the orchard.

armaghniac · January 04, 2015, 09:16:41 PM

Of course Tyrone try harder in the McKenna cup. Let's hope Armagh show a similar improvement on their McKenna cup performance as last year.

orangeman · January 04, 2015, 09:19:27 PM

Another 10 years of Armagh / Tyrone rivalry coming up. This well will never run dry.

Beantown · January 04, 2015, 09:20:08 PM

Thought it was a fairly good game today for the first outing of the year. Armagh looked the more organised and hungrier team and maybe the extra men aided Tyrone in the last ten minutes..

Can any Armagh supporter actually defend treacherous McKeever again, strange choice as a captain, walking red card every game he plays, pure liability and no leadership at all..

Armagh no11 McKenna was very impressive today as was Sean Cavanagh for Tyrone, as usual.
Findon can have no complaints as he had no interest in the ball at all , Unlike Armagh no6 who was harshly treated by ref with 2 soft yellows.. Thought the ref was a disaster, he was afraid of match getting out of hand so blew up any physical contact at all and threw cards about like it was Christmas all over again! Pure joke..

never kickt a ball · January 04, 2015, 09:29:26 PM

Beantown · January 04, 2015, 09:31:44 PM

On another note, Ulster Council.... shame on you , amateur hour!!! 2 turnstiles open and running out of change!!

rrhf · January 04, 2015, 09:34:28 PM

Quote from: never kickt a ball on January 04, 2015, 09:29:26 PM

Friday 13th. Fair play to mc geeney. Still smiling after having 3 men sent off in the mc Kenna cup. Discipline a huge factor. They got off the hook on so much as well.

Throw ball · January 04, 2015, 09:35:39 PM

Quote from: Beantown on January 04, 2015, 09:20:08 PM
Thought it was a fairly good game today for the first outing of the year. Armagh looked the more organised and hungrier team and maybe the extra men aided Tyrone in the last ten minutes..

Can any Armagh supporter actually defend treacherous McKeever again, strange choice as a captain, walking red card every game he plays, pure liability and no leadership at all..

Armagh no11 McKenna was very impressive today as was Sean Cavanagh for Tyrone, as usual.
Findon can have no complaints as he had no interest in the ball at all , Unlike Armagh no6 who was harshly treated by ref with 2 soft yellows.. Thought the ref was a disaster, he was afraid of match getting out of hand so blew up any physical contact at all and threw cards about like it was Christmas all over again! Pure joke..

For the most part McKeever calms down come the summer. He has to get his blood warmed up in the winter.

never kickt a ball · January 04, 2015, 09:39:38 PM

Quote from: Beantown on January 04, 2015, 09:31:44 PM
On another note, Ulster Council.... shame on you , amateur hour!!! 2 turnstiles open and running out of change!!

Statement on behalf of Martin McAviney President Ulster GAA

"Ulster GAA expresses sincere apologies for the delay in throw in at today's Round 1 Bank of Ireland Dr. McKenna Cup game Tyrone vs. Armagh.
A crowd of 8436 was present at the game, which was over twice the expected attendance. The game was delayed for 30 minutes to accommodate all spectators and to ensure that all Health and Safety requirements were met.
We thank all our patrons, both teams, management and County Officers for their patience, cooperation and understanding".

Armagh boss Kieran McGeeney says match delay was 'stupid'

Armagh manager Kieran McGeeney says the decision to delay his side's Dr McKenna Cup game against Tyrone at the Athletic Grounds because of crowd congestion outside the ground was 'stupid'.

"We seem to be the only sport that delays games because people arrive late - they said it was a health and safety issue but I couldn't see that, they just didn't have enough people on the gate

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/gaelic-games/30675530