McKenna Cup 2024

[Fuzzman]

OOps sorry about that lads. Totally didn't know and yes was just trying to stir up some of the aul craic we used to have, especially with Orange in such fine form recently. The man/woman brings his own rope doesn't he.

I will delete the pic.

[BennyCake]

Re the great Armagh physicality debate. Id much rather see a team being physical than throwing themselves to the ground to win a free at every given opportunity

Yes we know JoG2. Most Armagh people seem to like this side of the game over the years.
In all seriousness do you ever think if ye had of stuck more to playing the game that ye might have had more All Irelands. I don't know I'm just asking the question.
Yellowcard sensibly said he hopes McKeever tries to stay on the pitch this time rather than gunning for big Sean who knows now how to get him riled up.

I wonder has any student ever done a study on why? Was it always there even back in the 50s & 60's?
Is it something to do with conflict with the real Orangemen up around that area or just over reliance on Buckfast?


O'Neill, is there stats showing yellow and red cards for counties over the years anywhere?

Is that picture of the queue outside the Athletic Grounds a couple of weeks ago?

[BennyCake]

I disagree Yeller. I think both managers and squads will want to create a winning mentality and are both stubborn men who don't like losing. Under Geezer Armagh in my eyes have returned to their bully boy, physicality approach which served them well in years gone by which we saw in lots of games last year with lots of flare ups and not just v Cavan.
I can see Tyrone wanting to lay down a marker than they won't be easily bullied again and with it being in the Lions den this game could again see a lot of heated blood on a frosty night.
With Tyrone losing out to Armagh last year Armagh can taste blood and know the tables are turning back in their favour.
The rest of the country of course will look on in glee as we beat lumps out of each other in January.








"Listen here you baldy git, you go to their flag and call them tight free state cnuts"

Are they still hoping these wee triangles and circles on their shirts will bring them back to their glory days

Nice to have ye back Orangemen. We missed the crack with yis

Bully boy tactics eh? Even if that were the case, I would think more of a player who shouldered you or who gave me a fair punch to the jaw rather than someone who rubs muck into a players eyes, or a gives a sneaky punch to the knackers.

As a Tyrone man, you can't really give out about any other team considering what your own team have done/still do.

[Fuzzman]

I heard Mickey has a new cutting edge 7 man defensive system in mind this year

[Fuzzman]

As I said ye all think its OK to give someone a "fair" punch to the Jaw

Yis are gas. So you're saying because some Tyrone players have done similar (or worse) acts then we lose our rights to comment?
Interesting. I thought it was a discussion board where there is freedom of speech but looks like you Armagh lads are making up your own rules again.

At least yis are kinda admitting that its OK to bully lads with physicality and the odd punch. Thankfully we've never seen an Armagh man dive or try to win a soft free. Yis have a clear conscious there I suppose

[Itchy]

"How did it get into the stands nearly before the game ended".........might have something to do with Finlay being asked what happened my his management team when he was walking off the pitch.....his reply could clearly be heard by supporters close to the sideline....

I hope it has been picked up by the ref and is in his match report, and if not then hopefully Monaghan will report it through the correct channels.....

So the ref asked the umpire what they " heard" from 40 yards away and due to super sonic hearing they were able to relay the insult mckiernan supposedly gave to the Monaghan man. Pat McEneaney was at the game, he will be awful impressed with th umpires. Fast track them for the big time. Seriously, it's only the McKenna cup, can yis not lose with a bit of class for once in your existence?

[RealSpiritof98]

Can yis stop using yis please

[BennyCake]

As I said ye all think its OK to give someone a "fair" punch to the Jaw

Yis are gas. So you're saying because some Tyrone players have done similar (or worse) acts then we lose our rights to comment?
Interesting. I thought it was a discussion board where there is freedom of speech but looks like you Armagh lads are making up your own rules again.

At least yis are kinda admitting that its OK to bully lads with physicality and the odd punch. Thankfully we've never seen an Armagh man dive or try to win a soft free. Yis have a clear conscious there I suppose

I didn't say it was ok to swing a punch. I said I'd think more of a player than one who used sneaky backhanded antics.

You sound like the Dublin journos who tarnished Armagh's reputation in the last decade. The sad thing was, it worked. And it's working again, McKeevers red card verifies that.

[armaghniac]

It was posted on ArmaghGAA and Twitter that this would be streamed on Armagh TV, but these posts have no disappeared. It would be a pity if this means it will not be covered, Wednesday night is not ideal for a lot of supporters who might be there if it were Sunday.

[yellowcard]

Think Armagh will be resting a lot of players for this game but not so sure if Tyrone will do the same given Hartes love affair with the McKenna cup and his desire to win 4 in a row. A trophy is a trophy even if it is a tin pot and I suppose the fact that they refuse to play challenge matches will force his hand. He has stated that he may even play Donnelly and O'Neill even though they played for UUJ already in the same competition, but it will make a total mockery if that is the case. Just hope that Geezer selects McKeever to put some manners on Cavanagh again but from what I can gather he won't be playing in this match along with a host of others.   

[FarneyMan]

http://www.independent.ie/sport/gaelic-games/gaelic-football/breffni-park-incident-set-to-be-investigated-by-ulster-council-30920914.html

[Fuzzman]

Quote from: yellowcard on January 19, 2015, 11:46:19 AM
Really hope that McKeever doesn't start picking on Cavanagh again this time, we need him on the field if we are to have a chance of winning the game

But then...
Just hope that Geezer selects McKeever to put some manners on Cavanagh again

[tonto1888]

Have to admit I love reading the banter between us and the Tyrone ones. Reminds me of being at home
#Lurganmaninmanchester

[yellowcard]

Quote from: yellowcard on January 19, 2015, 11:46:19 AM
Really hope that McKeever doesn't start picking on Cavanagh again this time, we need him on the field if we are to have a chance of winning the game

But then...
Just hope that Geezer selects McKeever to put some manners on Cavanagh again

Just to clarify (the first post had a hint of sarcasm which isn't easily translated when put in writing) I hope he picks on him but is subtle enough not to get caught like the last time (even if it was handbags). If you look at Cavanaghs face when McKeever grabbed him he was like a scared rabbit, he is easily cowed by McKeever and will not want to come up against him.

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Quote from: yellowcard on January 19, 2015, 11:46:19 AM
Really hope that McKeever doesn't start picking on Cavanagh again this time, we need him on the field if we are to have a chance of winning the game

But then...
Just hope that Geezer selects McKeever to put some manners on Cavanagh again

Just to clarify (the first post had a hint of sarcasm which isn't easily translated when put in writing) I hope he picks on him but is subtle enough not to get caught like the last time (even if it was handbags). If you look at Cavanaghs face when McKeever grabbed him he was like a scared rabbit, he is easily cowed by McKeever and will not want to come up against him.

Typical Armagh attitude concentrating on intimidation. No wonder your games end in brawls!
Just play football lads and stop talking tripe about your bully boy tactics. I'd have thought Armagh were above all that and it would be only the likes of Div.3 teams who would be resorting to such a thing,, oh hold on