Ulster Final 2008 - Armagh vs Fermanagh

[armaghniac]

Does the concept of provincial winners having "home" advantage actually exist? A Wexford game wouldn't have a huge crowd, and could be fitted in a number of venues, but Armagh v Mayo would and there is no real venue between Ulster and Connacht for such a game.

If Armagh end up playing Tyrone or Down then Clones would give not them much of an advantage but it could allow the game be played on a Sunday, but this would create a ticket problem.

Armagh v Kerry in Clones does have a certain appeal though!

[corn02]

Did anyone think that their was no need for the man giving the speech to gon on about the Kernans? I though it was unneccesary and they were probably embarassed about it.

[Armamike]

I thought the same myself, it wasn't really needed. If he was going to do that, why not stop there and mention the 3 O'Rourkes, 2 Clarkes etc.

[haranguerer]

Did anyone think that their was no need for the man giving the speech to gon on about the Kernans? I though it was unneccesary and they were probably embarassed about it.

Yep, I hung around cos I'm a gracious loser (tons of experience), and couldn't believe your man on the mike. Wtf? Just hand them the cup and let McGrane speak.

[Orior]

Do you think Big Joe will ever praise the contribution of Aidan O'Rourke?


http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/columnists/joe-kernan/joe-kernan-now-the-pressure-is-really-on-for-armagh-13923500.html

[Kerry Mike]

Armagh v Kerry in Clones does have a certain appeal though

Does it ? I've been there its a dump.

We will see if we beat Monaghan. If we do we will probably get the Jackeens again hopefully.

[Uladh]

Do you think Big Joe will ever praise the contribution of Aidan O'Rourke?


http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/columnists/joe-kernan/joe-kernan-now-the-pressure-is-really-on-for-armagh-13923500.html

LOL - The answer to that question is obvious at this stage!

[TacadoirArdMhacha]

Watching the game again here on iplayer. I think the arguement that Fermanagh kicked themselves out of it in the first half is overstated. Armagh missed nearly as many chances with 3 or 4 balls kicked into the keepers hands as well as wild wides from O'Rourke, Vernon and T Kernan and a ball against the post from McDonnell. I think maybe the Fermanagh misses stick in the head more because they were from scorable frees.

Just got the stats up - in the first half Armagh had 5 wides and kicked 5 into the keepers hands. fermanagh had 9 wides and 2 into the keepers hands so that's 10 and 11 altogether.

[ExiledGael]

Some truth in that having watched it again, but Fermanagh's wides were from relatively simple positions. Unforgivable stuff, and unforgettable. Was counting wides and scores at the game and by twenty odd minutes we were 3-2 down I think having hit seven wides, four of them gilt edged chances.

[SCENTOFSAM]

Nice touch for Francie getting the ovation at the end.

Was this  his parting shot.
Very suspect along with Hearty!

mmm!!!!

[redcard]

Armagh bust a gut trying to win Ulster - a meaningless competition - and have nowt left in the tank when they meet sides coming from the real All-Ireland competition - the qualifiers.

CORRECT!

[ONeill]

Yes, not one to say I told you so, but it's the same story almost every year. Teams don't go out to lose a game, but good managers and players know not to peak too soon. Ulster title = close to zilch for teams like Tyrone and Armagh.

[INDIANA]

jesus you've a high opinion of yourselves, might be glad of an ulster title soon.

[Down Gael]

jesus you've a high opinion of yourselves, might be glad of an ulster title soon.

My thoughts exactly.
3 All Irelands between them 

[pintsofguinness]

and what Down would give for a couple of wins in the ulster championship