Armagh Club football & hurling

[bennydorano]

Good win for the Ogs yesterday against a strong and spirited St Johns side who failed to make the most of the wind in the second half mainly due to some excellent defending from the Ogs. I heard the draw for the semis has already been made with the Ogs Vs Dromintee and the Harps Vs Cross does anyone know if this is true?

Cross still have to play Silverbridge in the quarter, dont know if semi pairings have been made.

[BenDover]

Have to agree with you there about Ballycrummy in excellent conditions, with the way the rest of the pitches in the county are cutting up, a possible venue for the U21 final?

[Spiritof98]

Have to agree with you there about Ballycrummy in excellent conditions, with the way the rest of the pitches in the county are cutting up, a possible venue for the U21 final?

You dont have much faith in the Wee Bro & co to get there then.

[BenDover]

Have to admit I'm not to convinvced YET but if the Harps and Cross were drew against each other that could be half the battle to getting to final. Surely both these teams would be favourites?

[Aghdavoyle]

Aidan O'Rouke put the boot in Kernan yesterday in the Irish Star, saying that although he was mentioned at the county convention as being retired, that he services were still available to Armagh and that he hadn't received a call to join pre-season and not even a call to thank him for his services.

I don't know how the Dromintee guys feel, but to me he has been treated disgracefully, yes he might not be at his best anymore ( i feel he's still worthy of his place, after watching him against the Harps in the C'ship) but the least he deserved was a phone call from Kernan.

I think it's well known that this was a "family" decision. Too many run ins with the juniors for Joe's liking and an inability not to speak his mind seems to have led to Aidan's ommission

[pintsofguinness]

Have to admit I'm not to convinvced YET but if the Harps and Cross were drew against each other that could be half the battle to getting to final. Surely both these teams would be favourites?

Benny has already told you,  cross aren't in a semi final.
There's no u21 games fixed next weekend will they be leaving it until next year now?

from what ive heard culloville and the bridge play off final has been fixed for next sunday in mullaghbane at 2pm. mullaghbanes fields in great shape for play to them

That's right trueblue, what do you think of your chances?

[BenDover]

Pint I know they are not but I was just answering Spirit's question. As for playing the remaining U21 fixtures before the new year you're prob right it will drag into the 2007

[trueblue]

That's right trueblue, what do you think of your chances?

Well saying ther is only2 teams left id say our chances would be about 50:50 

wat do ya think ureself as a bridge man??

[Uladh]

Surely the beginning of the mckenna cup in the first week in january would take u21 players away from their clubs for that entire month?

[maddog]

http://www.hoganstand.com/ArticleForm.aspx?ID=70130
Crossmaglen's hopes of capturing their fourth All-Ireland club football title have been dealt a major blow with the news that county star Francie Bellew could be sidelined for up to five months.

The full back is given little chance of featuring against Connacht champions St. Brigid's in February's All-Ireland semi-final after being told that his shoulder problem requires surgery. His participation in the All-Ireland final on St. Patrick's Day would also be in doubt were Crossmaglen to make it that far.

The former All-Star is seeking a second opinion on the injury which has troubled him for over a year, but Cross manager Donal Murtagh says he's resigned to being without him for the St. Brigid's clash.

"It is very unlikely that we will have Francie available for the semi-final against St. Brigid's. He's already seen a specialist about the shoulder," Murtagh said.

"It may be that there is a tendon or ligament being pinched by a bone. Francie is going to have to have something done long term about it, so surgery shortly looks likely.

"The problem is probably down to a combination of some wear and tear and the number of games Francie has played for the club and Armagh over a long number of years.

"He was playing through the pain barrier this year for Armagh and for us. The injury first caused him trouble last year and now it's reached a stage that something has to be done to sort it out."


Bad news for Cross.

[BenDover]

maddog the Hoganstands blocked in work would you be so kind as to copy and paste the article, cheers

[Border Fox]

I know this is a wee bit off topic, but my club which is on the Monaghan-S. Armagh border (not far from trueblue) is applying for grant aid to put in an astroturf pitch.

The pitch would be laid out to GAA specifications, I was wondering if clubs in the area would have any interest in using it?

[trueblue]

my club probably would at some stage

[Border Fox]

Jesus i'd hope so!!!! I'd say u can probably guess my club trueblue

[Donagh]

Brady hopes to benefit from 'Jordan factor'

By John Campbell

New Armagh County Board chairman Kevin Brady is hoping that some of the success enjoyed by his predecessor Joe Jordan will rub off on him.

Jordan stepped down at last night's County Convention having completed a five-year term in office which coincided with the most fruitful period in the long history of the GAA in Armagh.

Brady, who has been a dynamo within the Clan na gael club in Lurgan for many years, will now lead the orchard county into what he hopes will prove another successful chapter.

"We are a strong, vibrant organisation and obviously we face the future with confidence," said Brady who previously served as Football Board chairman and is regarded as one of the most able administrators in the province.