DUBLIN V ARMAGH sat 17th @ 5.00pm croke park

[our_fella]

Once again, the downfall for Armagh has been their HF line. Anyone know what has happened to Charlie? Only 2-3 years back he beat Down on this own playing for Queens, but now insists in running into men and losing the ball. Is there nobody else POR can bring on into the attack that Feeney, im not saying that he is a bad player but surely we have somebody else who poses a more attacking threat?

[The Konica]

It's what they're being coached to do obviously

Both teams cancelling each other out...C Vernon as usual running into tackles, no suprise there (he must have cost at least two scores), Duffy been at it too but usually he is good at running at teams, breaking tackles and moving the ball first time if needed. Mackin doing rightly IMO, someone said he's slow, he ain't the only one sallying along in the HF line. Very delayed in getting the ball forward. Not dying about Feeney coming on 

McDonnell barely getting anything nor is Jamie. Got 6 different scorers today and if we win that will be a positive. Armaggh also have to stop running into the tackles it isnt working.

Still got a feeling that Dublin are going to win this.

Once again, the downfall for Armagh has been their HF line. Anyone know what has happened to Charlie? Only 2-3 years back he beat Down on this own playing for Queens, but now insists in running into men and losing the ball. Is there nobody else POR can bring on into the attack that Feeney, im not saying that he is a bad player but surely we have somebody else who poses a more attacking threat?

Pure shite - we got what we deserved and could not have done anymore to help Dublin win sort of tieing a pink ribbon round the ball and sending them a gift card with it.
Why must we year after year carry the ball into contact to loose it and pass the ball to the man with no space.
At least we wont be embarrased any more this year - very very disapointing

The worry is ... if all these men on here see it but the line don't what is going on in their heads???

[lawnseed]

poor game armagh only have themselves to blame. got a bad feeling when brian mallon was named although he wasnt the worst vernon was crap, toner wasnt ready, dont start me on arron kernan stevie has been kicking low and to the left since the first day i ever saw him from outside 40m and still does let hearty take them, no diagonal balls. defence? only for mckeever it would have been a cricket score. our management were poor failed to see toner failed to spot vernon failed to get kernan to speed up his constant holding up the ball. paddy o rourke is a failure and will not get better time to go. one good bit hearty was good.

[StGallsGAA]

What a waste of an evening watching that durt.   Worst two teams left in the championship by a county mile.  Pity they couldn't both have went out.   Whoever gets the dubs in the next round may as well get a by.   

[Jinxy]

It's what they're being coached to do obviously

Both teams cancelling each other out...C Vernon as usual running into tackles, no suprise there (he must have cost at least two scores), Duffy been at it too but usually he is good at running at teams, breaking tackles and moving the ball first time if needed. Mackin doing rightly IMO, someone said he's slow, he ain't the only one sallying along in the HF line. Very delayed in getting the ball forward. Not dying about Feeney coming on 

McDonnell barely getting anything nor is Jamie. Got 6 different scorers today and if we win that will be a positive. Armaggh also have to stop running into the tackles it isnt working.

Still got a feeling that Dublin are going to win this.

Once again, the downfall for Armagh has been their HF line. Anyone know what has happened to Charlie? Only 2-3 years back he beat Down on this own playing for Queens, but now insists in running into men and losing the ball. Is there nobody else POR can bring on into the attack that Feeney, im not saying that he is a bad player but surely we have somebody else who poses a more attacking threat?

Pure shite - we got what we deserved and could not have done anymore to help Dublin win sort of tieing a pink ribbon round the ball and sending them a gift card with it.
Why must we year after year carry the ball into contact to loose it and pass the ball to the man with no space.
At least we wont be embarrased any more this year - very very disapointing

The worry is ... if all these men on here see it but the line don't what is going on in their heads???

It's what I call "Tacklebag Syndrome".

[The Konica]

Yup ... wonder where that came from??? 

[Jinxy]

Your guess is as good as mine. 

[ross matt]

What a waste of an evening watching that durt.   Worst two teams left in the championship by a county mile.  Pity they couldn't both have went out.   Whoever gets the dubs in the next round may as well get a by.

Could not agree more. Shite football from 2 shite teams. Both trying to stop each other rather than win the match. Endless grappling for breaking ball and brutal shooting. The honorable exception being Bernard Brogan. It would be great for the championship if both sides were out this evening.

[Jinxy]

Ultimately Dublin will have to find another scoring threat to help Brogan.
Keaney must have seriously dirtied his bib if Paddy Andrews is being brought on ahead of him.

[Canalman]

Nice way to win. Very happy with work ethic in team............. a real welcome return after the last few years.
Thought referee was a tad harsh on Dublin, but not mindbogglingly so.

Very nice to still progress along under the radar with everyone belittling us.

Better subs swung game in our favour imo.

For a man piloried alot, I think Gilroy should get credit for his changes made. Nice to see a glimpse of a smile off him in TV3 interview post match.

Annoyed we didn't take any of the 4 goal chances............... Armagh nearly took there's(well done Philly).

[omagh_gael]

I think Armagh should have a proper clear out for next year. They need to get rid of these average midfielders/half backs masquerading as half forwards. If I was an Armagh man I'd love to see a host of young lads from the last couple of years minor teams thrown into the squad. Lads like Grugan and Tasker who are natural footballers/finishers. Of course there is a place for a work horse/break ball man. However, one is plenty. Get men on who can do something different, the unexpected. It doesn't matter if they're given a couple of hard lessons early in the year let them develop and move away from the idea of 13 players to win ball and two inside men to do the scoring.

[The Konica]

I think Armagh should have a proper clear out for next year. They need to get rid of these average midfielders/half backs masquerading as half forwards. If I was an Armagh man I'd love to see a host of young lads from the last couple of years minor teams thrown into the squad. Lads like Grugan and Tasker who are natural footballers/finishers. Of course there is a place for a work horse/break ball man. However, one is plenty. Get men on who can do something different, the unexpected. It doesn't matter if they're given a couple of hard lessons early in the year let them develop and move away from the idea of 13 players to win ball and two inside men to do the scoring.

Sound advice

[The Real Laoislad]

Dublin = Shite
Armagh  = even worse shite

+1

[Armaghgeddon]

Dublin = Shite
Armagh  = even worse shite

+1

I think you are offending the word shite. Try something worse.

[omagh_gael]

Dublin = Shite
Armagh  = even worse shite

+1

Did no ever tell you LL that self praise is no praise