Ulster Championship 2026

Started by tonto1888, March 25, 2026, 09:26:37 AM

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tonto1888

Tyrone first up for us. If we play for 70 mins it could be a very enjoyable afternoon

Armagh18

Quote from: tonto1888 on March 25, 2026, 09:26:37 AMTyrone first up for us. If we play for 70 mins it could be a very enjoyable afternoon
If we play 70 minutes we'll beat them well, if we stick to form and only play 30-40 minutes it'll be squeky bum time

bennydorano

If Tyrone can't get organised & motivated for this game MOR is done. Like any intense Derby game form is a dodgy indicator,Armagh will be favourites but would anyone really be shocked if Tyrone won?? We can all live in hope of a 20pt drubbing to feast on all Summer but it's not gonna happen.

Armagh18

Quote from: bennydorano on March 25, 2026, 09:49:30 AMIf Tyrone can't get organised & motivated for this game MOR is done. Like any intense Derby game form is a dodgy indicator,Armagh will be favourites but would anyone really be shocked if Tyrone won?? We can all live in hope of a 20pt drubbing to feast on all Summer but it's not gonna happen.
It'd be brilliant to put 20 points on them, they've tanked us plenty over the years but can't see it happening.

square_ball

Quote from: bennydorano on March 25, 2026, 09:49:30 AMIf Tyrone can't get organised & motivated for this game MOR is done. Like any intense Derby game form is a dodgy indicator,Armagh will be favourites but would anyone really be shocked if Tyrone won?? We can all live in hope of a 20pt drubbing to feast on all Summer but it's not gonna happen.

As bad as the league has been, I think Tyrone fans are expecting a decent performance and if they can't get up for a game v Armagh in the Athletic Grounds then its a long road back this year for the team and for MOR in general. There are times when we have looked half decent but that has been in 10/15 minutes spells throughout games and have put nothing together consistently over 70 minutes so far.

I think it will be a close game but Armagh are justifiably favourites and should win by a few points. But it has all the makings of a great game.

Winners of this game have a tough road to win an Ulster title - Fermanagh in the next round should be a gimme but its likey Donegal in the semi and Derry in the final to get past.

An Watcher

I dont think Tyrone have much of a chance in this especially if Armagh get all their players fit and on the field.  Home advantage is huge.  Armagh have a real chance of beating the 18 point win Tyrone handed out in 2027

Ronnie

I think you've a typo there.... maybe 2017?  Another question is will it be a sellout?  Tyrone fans staying at home these last few away games..

2ndstringsub

Anyone expecting a double digit figure of a lead would be better writing a thesis on the stuffing or pumping of an O'neills ball.

Impossible game to call. My only bit of input for the match is that Tyrone will be well up for it and Armagh wont get it their own way. They have home advantage and its not much of an advantage at that. Its not much of a fortress for Armagh GAA in general and our lads are well used to playing there by now.

 

cornerback

Did Kerry leave some cute-hoorism behind in the Athletic Grounds on Sunday???

Armagh supporters, their team heavily tipped as all-ireland contenders, and a few of their supporters already trying to downplay what should be a facile victory over their neighbours languishing in the bottom half of Division 2.

Goals_Will_Come

#9
I still don't see how this team, if it lined out somewhere close to this, isn't in the mix against Armagh.

1. Morgan
2. Joey Clarke/Aidan Clarke
3. Paudie Hampsey
4. Niall Devlin
5. Michael McKernan
6. Peter Teague
7. Seanie O'Donnell
8. Brian Kennedy
9. Conn Kilpatrick
10. Ben McDonnell/Joe Oguz
11. Eoin McElholm
12. Conor O'Neill/Ethan Jordan/Ciaran Daly
13. Darren McCurry
14. Darragh Canavan
15. Mattie Donnelly

That is a seriously strong team that can beat Armagh and win an Ulster title and no one can tell me otherwise.

Armagh18

Quote from: cornerback on March 25, 2026, 11:08:25 AMDid Kerry leave some cute-hoorism behind in the Athletic Grounds on Sunday???

Armagh supporters, their team heavily tipped as all-ireland contenders, and a few of their supporters already trying to downplay what should be a facile victory over their neighbours languishing in the bottom half of Division 2.
last time there was a facile victory in this game was 2017. Not even 12 months ago we needed a last minute free to beat them.

oakleafgael

Quote from: Goals_Will_Come on March 25, 2026, 11:11:48 AMI still don't see how this team, if it lined out somewhere close to this, isn't in the mix against Armagh.

1. Morgan
2. Joey Clarke/Aidan Clarke
3. Paudie Hampsey
4. Niall Devlin
5. Michael McKernan
6. Peter Teague
7. Seanie O'Donnell
8. Brian Kennedy
9. Conn Kilpatrick
10. Ben McDonnell/Joe Oguz
11. Eoin McElholm
12. Ethan Jordan/Ciaran Daly
13. Darren McCurry
14. Darragh Canavan
15. Mattie Donnelly

That is a seriously strong team that can beat Armagh and win an Ulster title and no one can tell me otherwise.

Well if you are going to play 18 players then you definitely have a chance.

tonto1888

Quote from: oakleafgael on March 25, 2026, 11:14:30 AM
Quote from: Goals_Will_Come on March 25, 2026, 11:11:48 AMI still don't see how this team, if it lined out somewhere close to this, isn't in the mix against Armagh.

1. Morgan
2. Joey Clarke/Aidan Clarke
3. Paudie Hampsey
4. Niall Devlin
5. Michael McKernan
6. Peter Teague
7. Seanie O'Donnell
8. Brian Kennedy
9. Conn Kilpatrick
10. Ben McDonnell/Joe Oguz
11. Eoin McElholm
12. Ethan Jordan/Ciaran Daly
13. Darren McCurry
14. Darragh Canavan
15. Mattie Donnelly

That is a seriously strong team that can beat Armagh and win an Ulster title and no one can tell me otherwise.

Well if you are going to play 18 players then you definitely have a chance.

beat me to it

Armagh18

Quote from: oakleafgael on March 25, 2026, 11:14:30 AM
Quote from: Goals_Will_Come on March 25, 2026, 11:11:48 AMI still don't see how this team, if it lined out somewhere close to this, isn't in the mix against Armagh.

1. Morgan
2. Joey Clarke/Aidan Clarke
3. Paudie Hampsey
4. Niall Devlin
5. Michael McKernan
6. Peter Teague
7. Seanie O'Donnell
8. Brian Kennedy
9. Conn Kilpatrick
10. Ben McDonnell/Joe Oguz
11. Eoin McElholm
12. Ethan Jordan/Ciaran Daly
13. Darren McCurry
14. Darragh Canavan
15. Mattie Donnelly

That is a seriously strong team that can beat Armagh and win an Ulster title and no one can tell me otherwise.

Well if you are going to play 18 players then you definitely have a chance.
Typical Tyronies

In hiding

#14
Quote from: Goals_Will_Come on March 25, 2026, 11:11:48 AMI still don't see how this team, if it lined out somewhere close to this, isn't in the mix against Armagh.

1. Morgan
2. Joey Clarke/Aidan Clarke
3. Paudie Hampsey
4. Niall Devlin
5. Michael McKernan
6. Peter Teague
7. Seanie O'Donnell
8. Brian Kennedy
9. Conn Kilpatrick
10. Ben McDonnell/Joe Oguz
11. Eoin McElholm
12. Conor O'Neill/Ethan Jordan/Ciaran Daly
13. Darren McCurry
14. Darragh Canavan
15. Mattie Donnelly

That is a seriously strong team that can beat Armagh and win an Ulster title and no one can tell me otherwise.

I particularly like playing 3 left half forwards. Ross Mc Quillan is a massive threat