Ulster Final 2008 - Armagh vs Fermanagh

[armaghniac]

Dublin will be a stand alone game and won't be moved

Why play one game when you can play two?

The root of the problem here is having the football QFs, which throws up many fixtures suitable for a Dublin location, on the same weekend as the hurling, which is inevitably played in Croke Pk even when Thurles would suit. There is no Thurles type venue in the northern half of the country.

Is it not best to have it organised so that the most possible fans get to see the games at the least cost to them?

In general this is a proper basis for organising fixtures. There is an issue when the cost is reduced for one set of fans at the expense of the other. There is also an issue when one set of fans are shunted into an inconvenient location to suit another set of fans.

[Sandy Hill]

Who was that tube who did the presentation of the Anglo Celt on Sunday; he droned on and on as many of these boys do when they get near a microphone?

[Orior]

Who was that tube who did the presentation of the Anglo Celt on Sunday; he droned on and on as many of these boys do when they get near a microphone?

Tom Daly.

[balladmaker]

Who was that tube who did the presentation of the Anglo Celt on Sunday; he droned on and on as many of these boys do when they get near a microphone?

He completely ripped the ass out of it.  He must have talked for close to 5 minutes!

Regarding the playing of the 3rd round of the qualifiers in Croke Park....I disagree with this.  All teams coming thru next weekend's games have the advantage of having a game in Croker under their belts before their quarter final opponents get near the place (with the exception of Dublin).

[crossfire]

Congratulations to Peter Mc Donnell on winning the Ulster Championship in his first season as Armagh manager.

Also congrats to his backroom staff......Well done boys.

It is disappointing that he is not being shown much appreciation from Armagh posters on this board

Had Armagh lost there would have been plenty of condemnation.

[Real1995]

Congratulations to Peter Mc Donnell on winning the Ulster Championship in his first season as Armagh manager.

Also congrats to his backroom staff......Well done boys.

It is disappointing that he is not being shown much appreciation from Armagh posters on this board

Had Armagh lost there would have been plenty of condemnation.

I would like to echo that crossfire, surely it has been clear to all the passion this man has for the game, his attention to detail is immense and i can vouch for that.  he joins used a few elite managers who have won both Ulster club / county as well as an Ulster under 21......hopefully the All-ireland will now be added to his impressive CV!!

[Hound]

Looks very likely that the Armagh quarter-final will be in Clones and the Galway quarter final in Connacht, as it seems certain that Dublin will be standalone in Croker on August 9 and Cork will be a football/hurling double bill in Croker on August 10.

[Goats Do Shave]

Looks very likely that the Armagh quarter-final will be in Clones and the Galway quarter final in Connacht, as it seems certain that Dublin will be standalone in Croker on August 9 and Cork will be a football/hurling double bill in Croker on August 10.

I think that's fair enough, the provincial winners should be given "home" advantage!

[T Fearon]

Here's one for you. To the best of my recollection Paddy Moriarity scored a goal in the 1977 Ulster Final against Derry (he played full forward that day). His son Finian scored a goal in the first game against Fermanagh, Has any other father and son scored goals in Ulster Finals?

[Onion Bag]

Looks very likely that the Armagh quarter-final will be in Clones and the Galway quarter final in Connacht, as it seems certain that Dublin will be standalone in Croker on August 9 and Cork will be a football/hurling double bill in Croker on August 10.

I think that's fair enough, the provincial winners should be given "home" advantage!

I think the game should be played in croker,  the simple reason being round 3 of the qualifiers os being played there, and the quarters are the next stage,

[maddog]

It is disappointing that he is not being shown much appreciation from Armagh posters on this board

Fair enough we are Ulster champions again however i'd say most Armagh posters are long in the tooth enough to not be getting too carried away. We have beaten a poor cavan outfit, Down, and Fermanagh. How good the latter two are will come out in the washing this weekend, so we will reserve judgement for another while. That said i have no complaints and the vibes are overall positive.

[maddog]

Here's one for you. To the best of my recollection Paddy Moriarity scored a goal in the 1977 Ulster Final against Derry (he played full forward that day). His son Finian scored a goal in the first game against Fermanagh, Has any other father and son scored goals in Ulster Finals?

James McCartan surely

[BerfArmagh]

maddog how the hell are you?

[maddog]

maddog how the hell are you?

Sound, will be seeing you about shortly id say.

[TacadoirArdMhacha]

Looks very likely that the Armagh quarter-final will be in Clones and the Galway quarter final in Connacht, as it seems certain that Dublin will be standalone in Croker on August 9 and Cork will be a football/hurling double bill in Croker on August 10.

What if Armagh are playing Kerry or Wexford, or even Mayo? There was uproar from Sligo when the 2002 quarter final replay was initially fixed for Clones.