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Like the look of the Armagh team this week, seems more balanced then the team against Cork. Dyas half back his best position? if Makin can have the same influence he had against Cork we'll not be to far away?

Is there many people traveling to Kerry?

See you down there. Darcy's & some Sportsmans bar i'm told are the places to go...

Wee pint in Nenagh to break the journey (& catch the soccerball.)

good idea im sure we'll meet cant see a masive surport going down.

Pitty they could have played it with a double header with the Cross v's Crokes game would have been a great day of footy.

Like the look of the Armagh team this week, seems more balanced then the team against Cork. Dyas half back his best position? if Makin can have the same influence he had against Cork we'll not be to far away?

Is there many people traveling to Kerry?

I think the point about McKeever bc is that you didn't mention his contribution when he was probably our best player. It was great to see Andy Mallon looking sharp and confident again and fair play to big mal - who I have severly doubted in the past myself.

McVerry, anto, forker and caolan raff will only be better players for yesterday's experience, irrespective of the fact that the sending off created the front foot environment. As I've said before, I'm not sure apple's list of possibles from cross will prove to be accurate. I think only Morgan is a possible armagh starter.

I disagree with that would Stephen Kernan not deserve a chance at center half forward? In midfield would you not rather see David Mc Kenna or Johnny Hanratty in there if Toner isnt available?

stephen kernan is now aged 28 / 29. His father and peter mcdonell give him ample opportunities between 2005 - 2009 to prove that he was good enough for county football. His da picked him for the mckenna cup at the same time he couldn't get into the crossmaglen team around 2007 / 2008. He gives me the impression he doesn't want to do the hard yards that are needed to be a successful county player. I certainly wouldn't be trying to build a forward line around him.

Thats a fair point you make yea he is 29 and had a few chances but after watching the game yesterday i dont think that any of the starting half forwards would be the answer. Can you tell me who you would build your forward line around?
Brian Mallon, Micheal O'Rourke, Billy Joe Padden surly hes as good if not better then these guys?

I think the point about McKeever bc is that you didn't mention his contribution when he was probably our best player. It was great to see Andy Mallon looking sharp and confident again and fair play to big mal - who I have severly doubted in the past myself.

McVerry, anto, forker and caolan raff will only be better players for yesterday's experience, irrespective of the fact that the sending off created the front foot environment. As I've said before, I'm not sure apple's list of possibles from cross will prove to be accurate. I think only Morgan is a possible armagh starter.

I disagree with that would Stephen Kernan not deserve a chance at center half forward? In midfield would you not rather see David Mc Kenna or Johnny Hanratty in there if Toner isnt available?

Great result for Armagh yesterday i was one of the many that doubted they have the capabilies to compete with the Cork team. However just because we achieved a result against one of the so-called big three teams dosnt make us world beaters.  I was impressed with Mc keever, Mallon, Mackin (when he moved out the field) Anto and Mc Very (in the second half.)  However i still think that without Stevie and Jamie we are going to struggle for scores from play.

Can someone tell me if the donegal and down teams have been named for the game tonight or is the donegal management gonna surprise us by naming 13defenders on the starting 15?

So the chance is gone to make a few bob on Cork, any other game that would make me a few pound?  If Armagh dont part the bus it could be a long night for the mallon and Co in the full back line

Can someone please tell me the handicap betting on this game. Cork seem to have to much for Armagh at the minute. 
Armagh are blooding some new players and best of luck to them, but i think Cork's experience and well drilled forward line could have a bit of a field day unless Armagh park the bus, which i hope they dont.

Corks forward are the best bar none. 

[Armagh's best 15 must have a minimun of 7 CROSS players.]

Armagh's best 15 must have a minimun of 7 CROSS players. They are by far the best players we have in the county. Add some of the more senior players with some youth and you're not far away from an Ulster, which is the best we can hope for.

1 Hearty
2 Mallon
3 Donaghy
4 Morgan / Paul McKeown
5 Aaron
6 McKeever
7 Dyas / Duffy
8 Toner, if he comes home - Hanratty if not
9 Lavery
10 Tony Kernan
11 Stephen Kernan
12 Anto Duffy
13 Jamie
14 Stevie
15 Stefan Forker / Nippy

As for Vernon, Mal, BJP - they should be like me, paying in to watch. They had their day and did well.

Would the Cross boys want to play when they're being so successful with the club??

I'm not a mathematician, but

Are you going to play Paul McKeown and Morgan?

Paul Hearty

Andy Mallon
Brendan Donaghy
James Morgan

Aaron Kernan
Ciaran McKeever
Paul Duffy / Kevin Dyas

Kieran Toner
Charlie Vernon

Michael O'Rourke
BJP
Mal Mackin

Jamie Clarke
Ronan Clarke
Stevie McDonnell...

Armagh's best 15 must have a minimun of 7 CROSS players. They are by far the best players we have in the county. Add some of the more senior players with some youth and you're not far away from an Ulster, which is the best we can hope for.

1 Hearty
2 Mallon
3 Donaghy
4 Morgan / Paul McKeown
5 Aaron
6 McKeever
7 Dyas / Duffy
8 Toner, if he comes home - Hanratty if not
9 Lavery
10 Tony Kernan
11 Stephen Kernan
12 Anto Duffy
13 Jamie
14 Stevie
15 Stefan Forker / Nippy

As for Vernon, Mal, BJP - they should be like me, paying in to watch. They had their day and did well.

Would the Cross boys want to play when they're being so successful with the club??