All Ireland Championship 2025.

[Armagh18]

The proof will obviously be in the pudding. If Patton gets back, I'd give us a chance against anyone. I think our squad does drop off a bit past the first 19-20, which means we can't afford the likes of Jason McGee and Niall O'Donnell to not be available as was the case on Saturday.

As for Jim, his record speaks for itself.

Six seasons, five Ulster titles, one AI title, one runner up, two AI semis with this one still in progress. We're not Dublin or Kerry. Only the bitterest of rivals would not concede he is a superb manager and coach.

Some record in fairness

[tiempo]

Jim is an awesome coach i just wish he'd stop complaining about having to play games and blaming injuries on the rules when he's the man who determines the workload a far higher proportion of the time than 70mins on a Sunday

On a side note I'm unsure why he gets such a bye ball on Rory Gallagher

[J70]

Jim is an awesome coach i just wish he'd stop complaining about having to play games and blaming injuries on the rules when he's the man who determines the workload a far higher proportion of the time than 70mins on a Sunday

On a side note I'm unsure why he gets such a bye ball on Rory Gallagher

Yeah, he doesn't hide his frustrations, that's for sure. And he's too self-righteous at times to the point he looks stupid and petty e.g. Declan Bogue. But I think he's also usually up front about his own team's failings.

Himself and Rory fell out hard in 2013.

[Dunneroyal]

Can't wait until sat. A win guarantees at least a home prelim QF. But could be a stepping stone to quarters.

[SouthOfThe Bann]

Weekends predictions

Tyrone v Mayo - I expect a major backlash from Mayo here whether it will be enough is another question. I'll take a punt and say Mayo by 1.

Cavan - Donegal - Donegal will be back with a backlash here. Donegal by 9.


Cork v Kerry - Kerry will right the wrongs of the Munster clash. Kerry by 7.

Roscommon v Meath - Big chance for Meath to show that they have progressed this year against and underperforming Roscommon. Expect the Rossies to bounce back and Meath to show their flakiness once again. Roscommon by 5

Louth v Down - Local Derby here. Expect Down to keep their good form going here, unless Louth can clog them up. Down by 2

Monaghan v Clare - Monaghan by 15


Derry v Galway - Expect Galway to bounce back here. Galway by 7

Dublin v Armagh - Haven't a clue how this game will go. Either team could get a run on the other. If Armagh can keep it tight then the strength of their bench might be enough. Armagh by 3.

[SouthOfThe Bann]

Do Louth and Down share a land border or does Armagh come in between?

[smelmoth]

Do Louth and Down share a land border or does Armagh come in between?

A border yes. A land border no.

[SouthOfThe Bann]

Do Louth and Down share a land border or does Armagh come in between?

A border yes. A land border no.

The new bridge at warrenpoint is it?

[Dunneroyal]

Weekends predictions

Tyrone v Mayo - I expect a major backlash from Mayo here whether it will be enough is another question. I'll take a punt and say Mayo by 1.

Cavan - Donegal - Donegal will be back with a backlash here. Donegal by 9.


Cork v Kerry - Kerry will right the wrongs of the Munster clash. Kerry by 7.

Roscommon v Meath - Big chance for Meath to show that they have progressed this year against and underperforming Roscommon. Expect the Rossies to bounce back and Meath to show their flakiness once again. Roscommon by 5

Louth v Down - Local Derby here. Expect Down to keep their good form going here, unless Louth can clog them up. Down by 2

Monaghan v Clare - Monaghan by 15


Derry v Galway - Expect Galway to bounce back here. Galway by 7

Dublin v Armagh - Haven't a clue how this game will go. Either team could get a run on the other. If Armagh can keep it tight then the strength of their bench might be enough. Armagh by 3.

. Meath flakey ? Most improved and perhaps most consistent team of the year. Every game barring Monaghan game could have won. And handed Roscommon their behind on a plate in league.

[Angus MacGyver]

Weekends predictions

Tyrone v Mayo - I expect a major backlash from Mayo here whether it will be enough is another question. I'll take a punt and say Mayo by 1.

Cavan - Donegal - Donegal will be back with a backlash here. Donegal by 9.


Cork v Kerry - Kerry will right the wrongs of the Munster clash. Kerry by 7.

Roscommon v Meath - Big chance for Meath to show that they have progressed this year against and underperforming Roscommon. Expect the Rossies to bounce back and Meath to show their flakiness once again. Roscommon by 5

Louth v Down - Local Derby here. Expect Down to keep their good form going here, unless Louth can clog them up. Down by 2

Monaghan v Clare - Monaghan by 15


Derry v Galway - Expect Galway to bounce back here. Galway by 7

Dublin v Armagh - Haven't a clue how this game will go. Either team could get a run on the other. If Armagh can keep it tight then the strength of their bench might be enough. Armagh by 3.

Cavan Donegal is game of the weekend in many ways. Cavan know how to beat Donegal and with a home game, a win under their belt, and 'blood in the water' from a Donegal perspective, there's a big chance of an upset. If Mayo beat Tyrone on Saturday night it will tighten things further.
Louth can probably afford to lose against Down and still qualify, so you'd wonder where they will be at, but Down themselves will be holding something in reserve for a big push against Monaghan. That game is less crucial than it first appears as a result

[SouthOfThe Bann]

Weekends predictions

Tyrone v Mayo - I expect a major backlash from Mayo here whether it will be enough is another question. I'll take a punt and say Mayo by 1.

Cavan - Donegal - Donegal will be back with a backlash here. Donegal by 9.


Cork v Kerry - Kerry will right the wrongs of the Munster clash. Kerry by 7.

Roscommon v Meath - Big chance for Meath to show that they have progressed this year against and underperforming Roscommon. Expect the Rossies to bounce back and Meath to show their flakiness once again. Roscommon by 5

Louth v Down - Local Derby here. Expect Down to keep their good form going here, unless Louth can clog them up. Down by 2

Monaghan v Clare - Monaghan by 15


Derry v Galway - Expect Galway to bounce back here. Galway by 7

Dublin v Armagh - Haven't a clue how this game will go. Either team could get a run on the other. If Armagh can keep it tight then the strength of their bench might be enough. Armagh by 3.

. Meath flakey ? Most improved and perhaps most consistent team of the year. Every game barring Monaghan game could have won. And handed Roscommon their behind on a plate in league.

Showed their flakiness in their 2 most important games of the year when there was silverware on the line.

Both against Louth.

If they win this weekend I'll retract that statement but they have to prove it.

[Dunneroyal]

Weekends predictions

Tyrone v Mayo - I expect a major backlash from Mayo here whether it will be enough is another question. I'll take a punt and say Mayo by 1.

Cavan - Donegal - Donegal will be back with a backlash here. Donegal by 9.


Cork v Kerry - Kerry will right the wrongs of the Munster clash. Kerry by 7.

Roscommon v Meath - Big chance for Meath to show that they have progressed this year against and underperforming Roscommon. Expect the Rossies to bounce back and Meath to show their flakiness once again. Roscommon by 5

Louth v Down - Local Derby here. Expect Down to keep their good form going here, unless Louth can clog them up. Down by 2

Monaghan v Clare - Monaghan by 15


Derry v Galway - Expect Galway to bounce back here. Galway by 7

Dublin v Armagh - Haven't a clue how this game will go. Either team could get a run on the other. If Armagh can keep it tight then the strength of their bench might be enough. Armagh by 3.

. Meath flakey ? Most improved and perhaps most consistent team of the year. Every game barring Monaghan game could have won. And handed Roscommon their behind on a plate in league.

Showed their flakiness in their 2 most important games of the year when there was silverware on the line.

Both against Louth.

If they win this weekend I'll retract that statement but they have to prove it.

better team v Louth in Leinster final. And have little doubt of a victory on sat  be surprised if it's not plus 7

[naka]

Weekends predictions

Tyrone v Mayo - I expect a major backlash from Mayo here whether it will be enough is another question. I'll take a punt and say Mayo by 1.
Tyrone by 4

Cavan - Donegal - Donegal will be back with a backlash here. Donegal by 9.
Donegal by 6


Cork v Kerry - Kerry will right the wrongs of the Munster clash. Kerry by 7.
Kerry by 3

Roscommon v Meath - Big chance for Meath to show that they have progressed this year against and underperforming Roscommon. Expect the Rossies to bounce back and Meath to show their flakiness once again. Roscommon by 5
Meath by 1

Louth v Down - Local Derby here. Expect Down to keep their good form going here, unless Louth can clog them up. Down by 2
Louth by 4

Monaghan v Clare - Monaghan by 15
Monaghan by 10


Derry v Galway - Expect Galway to bounce back here. Galway by 7
Derry by 2

Dublin v Armagh - Haven't a clue how this game will go. Either team could get a run on the other. If Armagh can keep it tight then the strength of their bench might be enough. Armagh by 3.
Armagh by 4

[SouthOfThe Bann]

Weekends predictions

Tyrone v Mayo - I expect a major backlash from Mayo here whether it will be enough is another question. I'll take a punt and say Mayo by 1.

Cavan - Donegal - Donegal will be back with a backlash here. Donegal by 9.


Cork v Kerry - Kerry will right the wrongs of the Munster clash. Kerry by 7.

Roscommon v Meath - Big chance for Meath to show that they have progressed this year against and underperforming Roscommon. Expect the Rossies to bounce back and Meath to show their flakiness once again. Roscommon by 5

Louth v Down - Local Derby here. Expect Down to keep their good form going here, unless Louth can clog them up. Down by 2

Monaghan v Clare - Monaghan by 15


Derry v Galway - Expect Galway to bounce back here. Galway by 7

Dublin v Armagh - Haven't a clue how this game will go. Either team could get a run on the other. If Armagh can keep it tight then the strength of their bench might be enough. Armagh by 3.

. Meath flakey ? Most improved and perhaps most consistent team of the year. Every game barring Monaghan game could have won. And handed Roscommon their behind on a plate in league.

Showed their flakiness in their 2 most important games of the year when there was silverware on the line.

Both against Louth.

If they win this weekend I'll retract that statement but they have to prove it.

better team v Louth in Leinster final. And have little doubt of a victory on sat  be surprised if it's not plus 7

The fact Meath were the better team does that not further backup the fact that they were flaky when they seen the finish line?

Hope they beat Roscommon aswell but they have to prove that theyve made real progress this year instead of it being a flash in the pan.

[armaghniac]

Do Louth and Down share a land border or does Armagh come in between?

A border yes. A land border no.

This is an important question. They may share a river border or a sea border, if the latter then Armagh is a coastal county.