McKenna Cup 2024

[seafoid]

Four in a row McKenna cups is a truly remarkable achievement for Tyrone, I'm sure their supporters appreciate the true value of this achievement.

Nope, all part of the process, but we may appreciate it in a few years time if we get relegated to Div 3. It does no harm winning games. Your policy of not winning the McKenna cup matches hasn't really paid dividends as you bombed into division 3.

I thought division 3 was a myth.

Armagh were very hit and myth in D2 last year

[armaghniac]

Hit and myth. Yes, their hits were a myth.

[under the bar]

Armagh are probably more like Div 4  standard.  Punching above their weight at present.   Have any previous AI winners fallen as far in the decade following their triumph?

[naka]

Armagh are probably more like Div 4  standard.  Punching above their weight at present.   Have any previous AI winners fallen as far in the decade following their triumph?

Lol

[twohands!!!]

It will be interesting to compare the total attendances at the 7 Armagh league games versus the total attendances at the McKenna Cup games. 3 home games against Tipperary, Fermanagh and Louth will surely all be capacity crowds. Don't be surprised if the county treasurer is proposing a blue-collar UFC exhibition match featuring members of the Armagh squad so that they can cover the expenses of the back-room team.

Also with the 4 away games, I'd be quite concerned that Armagh bus driver might have trouble finding the unfamiliar pitches.

Maybe the Armagh lads better bring hurleys with them for the Division 3 games, since they are playing so many hurling counties?

[armaghniac]

There mightn't be a great crowd at some Armagh games, but compared to Derry and the real Div 4 team, Antrim, they will be massive.

[theticklemister]

There mightn't be a great crowd at some Armagh games, but compared to Derry and the real Div 4 team, Antrim, they will be massive.

up yers

[Over the Bar]

Armagh probably have the best pub based support in Ireland!

[armaghniac]

Armagh probably have the best pub based support in Ireland!

Of course, Armagh superiority in many things is well known.

[BennyCake]

On the subject of Div 3, is it cheaper to get into games than it would be in Div 1 and 2?

[Line Ball]

Why would it be?

[imtommygunn]

I think it is actually...

[Line Ball]

Seriously, I know Down are offering a £5 discount on NFL tickets paid for in advance.  As long as the are paid for before Sunday then the discount applies.  Is this the same in all counties or just Down?

Taken from Down Facebook page:

Allianz League Game Ticket Sales
Once again this year there is a €5 pre-purchase discount (€10/£9.00 pre-purchase price as opposed to €15 on match day) for all Division 1 and Division 2 Football League fixtures and this is something that we are keen to promote as much as possible.
For all of our Allianz League Games, Tickets can be purchased in advance from the County Office in Castlewellan, you thus can on Match Days proceed straight to the Turnstiles with no worries of queuing and you can do so by saving money too.
It will offer supporters better value and also take some of the pressure off ticket sales at the various venues on match days.

[Fuzzman]

Sure is funny reading SOME Armagh fans completely scraping the barrel with their comments on Tyrone winning another McKenna cup.
I see the Dubs won their Leinster cup too.
Peaked too soon?
Always best not to show your cards too early and play your best forward of the last 20 years in defence. 

Was impressed with young McNulty, Mccurry, McCarron, Justy but disappointed again with RON. He looks really slow and no urgency.

Back to school tomorrow Orange?

[never kickt a ball]

Armagh are probably more like Div 4  standard.  Punching above their weight at present.   Have any previous AI winners fallen as far in the decade following their triumph?

They are certainly doing that.

Also last year they have jumped on the band wagon too.