Armagh Club football & hurling

holylandsniper · January 14, 2008, 01:13:31 PM

Yes Gareth O'Neill a serious contender for a midfield spot, would like to see him play along side paul mc grance once or twice to see what happens then. He is also an option at full forward where he Can cause a lot of bother for a full back if need be with the long ball option and the likes of Stevie around him to pick up the breaking ball.

Hank Everlast · January 14, 2008, 01:38:20 PM

i would also add gerard mccoy to the list of new lads to have impressed!
From watching the two games at lurgan a numbers of points i would make are that first of all those conditions will not have helped anyone trying to make an impact.
I thought liam o hare did rightly yesterday as well as ferris. o'rourke and mckeever added alot of stability to the defence, however mcnulty has been shocking, he seems to have accected that his man will win every ball and then he will try and taclke him. Every time the ball was played in his man was so far out in front that he had time to receive the ball, turn and get a bit of steam up running back to goals.
I think g loughran has been very good in his outings, i take it by the fact he wasnt on yesterday that he has done enuf to stay on the panel.
Mallon is also gunna be a big plus for us this year, a half forward who can carry the ball with speed at the defence is wat has been missing fro a wile.

Hank Everlast · January 14, 2008, 02:02:47 PM

Both teams lined out as follows...

Armagh: C McKinney, B Shannon, E McNulty, F Moriarty, C McKeever, A O'Rourke, M Ferris, M Quinn, B Donaghy, L O'Hare, P McGaughey (1-2), P McKeever (0-2, both frees), B McCone, S Forker (0-1), K O'Rourke (1-2, one free). Subs: G Reel for Mc Nulty, B Mallon for C Mc Keever, M O'Rourke for O'Hare, P Loughran for Quinn.

St Mary's: B Marron, G Smyth, M Digney,
K O'Boyle, M Murray, S O'Neill, B Og Maguire, N McVeigh (0-1), G 0' Neill (0-1), McGoldrick, K Niblock, J McCormack (1-0), R Hamill, M Pollock (0-1), P Carvill (0-6, five frees). Subs: P Keenan (0-1) for Hamill, S Donaghy for McCormack, L McQuade for McGoldrick.

mackers · January 14, 2008, 02:24:20 PM

Hank, I can see where you're coming from with your comments although what I would say is Enda has been poor over the last couple of League campaigns but seemed to up the performance in the Championship.
I should have included Gerard in the list earlier.

ardmhaca08 · January 14, 2008, 02:54:04 PM

So players should all know by tonite then who has made it and who hasn't. Should be interesting

illdecide · January 14, 2008, 03:47:32 PM

If the truth be told most of them will be expecting the chop although only a small few will do so. I wonder will he keep Austin (with the leg break)

Clans are entering the Ulster league this year, what about the rest of ya?? Is there any other club teams in Armagh playing in it this year?

? I personaly think its better than pre-season friendlys although sometimes the early travelling on a Sunday morning is a bit rough

David McKeown · January 14, 2008, 03:55:57 PM

I thought John Mc Cormack got a point as well yesterday. He did well I thought considering it was his second match of the day albeit the first one was not a competitive fixture.

bennydorano · January 14, 2008, 04:06:25 PM

Harps are entering the Ulster league, although personally I wouldn't bother with it.

Spiritof98 · January 14, 2008, 04:18:08 PM

Have to disagree with you there Benny, although the competition is not the shinning light the Ulster Council wanted it to be, it gives you competitive games which are organised for you and a ref laid on for you, rather having to arrange friendlies that now have to go through Croke Park clearence and arrange your own official. Also gives the lads experience of playing clubs from other counties

Candyman · January 14, 2008, 04:19:56 PM

ach spirit welcome back kid, is this just a flying visit???

Spiritof98 · January 14, 2008, 04:22:10 PM

Aye just popped in to say hello, you still working hard I see!!!1

Candyman · January 14, 2008, 04:26:03 PM

of course kid, of course!!!

TacadoirArdMhacha · January 14, 2008, 10:40:16 PM

In other news, the St Patrick's GFC AGM took place last night. Amongst other business, the 2008 committee was elected including a new chairman. I'm sure you'll all join with me in wishing them all the best for the year to come.

There are a limited number of 2008 St Pat's calendars still available commemorating our unprecedented success on the field during 2007. Anybody wishing to snap up a calendar, please PM me. Apparently our neighbours from Forde's Cross were planning a similar initiative however, with 1 successful team picture per month, their committee felt such a calendar wouldn't have enough material to reach into the Spring.

Seany · January 14, 2008, 11:10:53 PM

I suppose January's photo is of one of the you know whos being caught with their fingers in the till.
Enjoy your success at underage. Arthur Guinness and Johnny Jameson will ensure that as usual it doesn't translate to senior.

TacadoirArdMhacha · January 14, 2008, 11:19:08 PM

QuoteI suppose January's photo is of one of the you know whos being caught with their fingers in the till.
Enjoy your success at underage. Arthur Guinness and Johnny Jameson will ensure that as usual it doesn't translate to senior.

Ah Seany, the fact that I've annoyed you enough to make you post that narky reply makes it all worthwhile

Senior team is on the up - best league record in Armagh in 2007. Thanks for your concern.