Armagh v Wicklow

[Applesisapples]

Everything relates back to down don't you know...

I love new posters who think people from other counties are interested in their opinions on everything

I would see eye to eye with Paul on much, but he is correct in his assessment and is entitled to an opinion.

[new devil]

Is that Johnny Hanratty that was over playing in New York for a few years? How is John Murtagh in that squad? Is Armagh really that bad?

[Harold Disgracey]

BBC reporting that the Armagh team has yet to be named. Also notice that Stafford is out injured, big blow for Wicklow or is this more codology from Micko.

[BerfArmagh]

BBC has just updated with the teamsheet

[armaghniac]

Aughrim a sellout, according to RTÉ.
Hopefully quite a few Armagh people will be there as well as locals.

[BerfArmagh]

1000 tickets sold in armagh, rest are wicklow, we'll be out numbered 5 to 1.... time to stand up and fight as they say

[mountainboii]

www.rte.ie/sport/gaa/championship/othernews_index.html

Home advantage may be telling factor for Wicklow

By Rory Houston

Mick O'Dwyer reminded us all last week of the basic elements of football and what hard work and a simple game plan can achieve.

Much is made of the developments in the game and the alternative styles of play that we've seen this year. So while we were all debate the amount of fist-passing, high numbers in the backline or the sweeper system, Micko was putting his team through rigorous preparation for their Championship to get them as fit as possible.

Last week's match between Wicklow and Armagh was quite far away from the talk of a changing game. It was a classic Championship battle, full of fight, desire and passion.

The match ended level - it was a correct result with both teams having spells of domination over the 70 minutes and extra-time.

However, there will be regrets for one team come Saturday night. The Aughrim rematch is likely to be a similar encounter.

Wicklow's Leighton Glynn spoke of his surprise this week about how much fuss is made about the venue.

The restricted capacity will make little difference - the ground will be rocking and the Wicklow supporters, thanks to O'Dwyer, will certainly believe they can finish the job.

The venue is a particularly important aspect this week. The Garden men really shocked Armagh in the first game - the onus is on the Orchard to come fighting this time and it will be a lot harder in Aughrim.

Armagh have shown mixed form this year. They are a good team and possess some very talented players. However, they just do not have enough quality in the XV and panel to have anything better than hopes of a run in the qualifiers this year.

Kevin Dyas moves to centre-back this week and that will help to shore up the defence that Wicklow exploited on many occasions last week.

Declan McKenna and John Hanratty come into the team as Armagh look for a response. If they don't set down an early marker, the glorious career of Mick O'Dwyer will continue for one more game.

There is nothing to fear for the home side and with the inspirational performance last week carrying them, they should progress in another tight encounter.

Verdict: Wicklow

The Micko shitehawkery continues right to the very end. Reports like this one actually do him a disservice by failing to highlight his ability to adapt teams even at this late juncture. A cursory viewing of last weekend's game would've illustrated Wicklow's organised and clustered defensive set up to even the least perceptive of football followers. Their near fatal second half collapse should also raise serious questions about their fitness levels. Failing to pick up on these things identifies this fella Houston as either a spoofer or an eejit. More lazy shite from RTE.

[David McKeown]

I'm going on holiday this weekend and will be in Newark airport when the match is on. Would any kind sole being willing to text me the half time and full time scores if I pm'd them my number. No family member about to do it for me. 

[PAULD123]

www.rte.ie/sport/gaa/championship/othernews_index.html

Home advantage may be telling factor for Wicklow

By Rory Houston

Mick O'Dwyer reminded us all last week of the basic elements of football and what hard work and a simple game plan can achieve.

Much is made of the developments in the game and the alternative styles of play that we've seen this year. So while we were all debate the amount of fist-passing, high numbers in the backline or the sweeper system, Micko was putting his team through rigorous preparation for their Championship to get them as fit as possible.

Last week's match between Wicklow and Armagh was quite far away from the talk of a changing game. It was a classic Championship battle, full of fight, desire and passion.

The match ended level - it was a correct result with both teams having spells of domination over the 70 minutes and extra-time.

However, there will be regrets for one team come Saturday night. The Aughrim rematch is likely to be a similar encounter.

Wicklow's Leighton Glynn spoke of his surprise this week about how much fuss is made about the venue.

The restricted capacity will make little difference - the ground will be rocking and the Wicklow supporters, thanks to O'Dwyer, will certainly believe they can finish the job.

The venue is a particularly important aspect this week. The Garden men really shocked Armagh in the first game - the onus is on the Orchard to come fighting this time and it will be a lot harder in Aughrim.

Armagh have shown mixed form this year. They are a good team and possess some very talented players. However, they just do not have enough quality in the XV and panel to have anything better than hopes of a run in the qualifiers this year.

Kevin Dyas moves to centre-back this week and that will help to shore up the defence that Wicklow exploited on many occasions last week.

Declan McKenna and John Hanratty come into the team as Armagh look for a response. If they don't set down an early marker, the glorious career of Mick O'Dwyer will continue for one more game.

There is nothing to fear for the home side and with the inspirational performance last week carrying them, they should progress in another tight encounter.

Verdict: Wicklow

The Micko shitehawkery continues right to the very end. Reports like this one actually do him a disservice by failing to highlight his ability to adapt teams even at this late juncture. A cursory viewing of last weekend's game would've illustrated Wicklow's organised and clustered defensive set up to even the least perceptive of football followers. Their near fatal second half collapse should also raise serious questions about their fitness levels. Failing to pick up on these things identifies this fella Houston as either a spoofer or an eejit. More lazy shite from RTE.

This is ridiculous reporting. How some people can actually be paid as journalists when they don't even feel the need to know the basic information about their subject. To suggest that Dyas will move to CHB because he is needed to shore up the defence is a and insult and a joke. This guy doesn't even seem to be aware of either the quality of McKeever as a footballer or that his injury is the reason Dyas is moving.

Secondly on what basis does he construct the idea that a team that finished 6th in Division one do not have the talent to be in the quarter finals. But the lazy reporting of the switch of Dyas and McKeever is nothing short of incompetence.

[Moortown Spuds]

Does Duffleking still believe that they posess as good a backline as any in the country?

Seriously, one swallow does not make a summer as one all-ireland does not make you a good team!

[Applesisapples]

Does Duffleking still believe that they posess as good a backline as any in the country?

Seriously, one swallow does not make a summer as one all-ireland does not make you a good team!

Spud if you want an honest debate fine, but if you prefer to post insulting sh8t like this then stick to the Tyrone Board.

[BerfArmagh]

as feared

SATURDAY 16 JULY

THE SATURDAY GAME LIVE (W)
RTÉ Two - 6.40pm

Michael Lyster will be joined by Colm O'Rourke and Ciaran Whelan for live coverage of the Round 3 All Ireland Football Qualifier between Meath and Kildare in Navan.

[BerfArmagh]

anyone ever use this? http://live-gaa-online.blogspot.com/2011/07/wicklow-vs-armagh-live-gaa-football.html

[naka]

1. Paul Hearty Crossmaglen
2. Andy Mallon Pearse Og
3. Brendan Donaghy Clonmore
4. Declan McKenna Armagh Harps
5. Aaron Kernan Crossmaglen
6. Kevin Dyas Dromintee
7. Finnian Moriarity Wolfe Tones
8. James Lavery Maghery
9. Charlie Vernon Armagh Harps

Decent enough side
I note stafford is out
Fancy us this time to finish Wicklow off
10 Johnny Hanratty Crossmaglen
11 Brian Mallon Tir Na nOg
12. Malachy Mackin St. Patrick's
13. Micheal O'Rourke Dromintee
14. Steven McDonnell Killeavy
15. Jamie Clarke Crossmaglen
16. Philip McEvoy Dromintee
17. Tony Kernan Crossmaglen
18. Colm Watters Cullaville
19. Gavin McParland Ballymacnab
20. John Murtagh Parnells
21. Billy Joe Padden Carrickcruppin
22. Vincent Martin Dromintee
23. Caolan Rafferty Granemore
24. Rory Grugan Ballymacnab

If we're going down there without Ciaran McKeever, its going to be one hell of a battle. That 9/4 about Wicklow is cracking value, I'd price this one up Armagh 4/6 Wicklow 6/4.

[therealbigj]

Anybody got any spare tickets? I need 2.