Quote from: APM on April 01, 2024, 11:10:52 AMIf there's one thing more depressing than losing in Croke Park it's the predictable over reactions from Armagh "supporters" to a defeat and the giddiness when we stuff a Division 2 team.
The free takers, Grugan, Turbitt and O'Neill all left scoreable frees behind them. Had they went over it was a completely different narrative today.
Was it Declan Kidney of Munster that used to say don't get too excited about a win and don't over react to a defeat.
Overall, decent league campaign for Armagh. Blooded a corner back and corner forward who will start in the Championship. Plenty of competition for places. Some of the old failings still apparent in terms of closing out games against Division 1 opposition. Also we remain reliant on the older guys.
However, getting promoted quite easily with about 6 guaranteed starters from recent years on the bench for most of the league is a sign of progress.
The mentality to close out games from a winning position is what we're missing and it's leadership on the pitch that is needed in the last few moments.
Exactly. To close out tight games, players need to show for the ball, win it and make the right decision in those last 3 or 4 minutes. That hasn't been the case for us.