All-Ireland QFs: Armagh/Roscommon, Dublin/Galway, Donegal/Louth, Kerry/Derry

[yellowcard]

No point us turning up at all it seems.

Quite the opposite, whilst Louth have been impressive, they haven't beaten a division 1 team this year whereas Roscommon came out of a much harder group and have 2 wins over division 1 sides this year (1 more than Armagh) so I see them as at best for Armagh a 50/50 chance of progressing and can't understand why Armagh would be considered favourites

It's more to do with styles. I'm glad to have avoided Louth simply because it would have been a local derby slug fest. I can't remember us ever getting it easy against Louth and in those sort of games we typically tend to play at the same level of the opposition. Roscommon are probably a better all round side than Louth but it will be a more open game of football which should suit Armagh better. Roscommon are probably happy to get us also as they will feel like they have a chance of progressing. 

[Cunny Funt]

Yeah it's pretty much the best draw armagh could have got and the best draw roscommon could have got.

Agree with this .
Whilst people are talking up the Rossies the reality is they were poor enough in the group stages .

If it's a shootout which it should be then Armagh have no excuses .

Don't think you'll get many talking up the rossies and the odds speak for themselves. Not sure I'd agree on poor in the group stages.  It was a tough group with Mayo and Dublin.  The first game against Dublin in Croke Park was still in the balance with 65 minutes played, Dublin's better bench and fitness took over then.  Mayo only beat Roscommon by two points and that included a penalty that probably should have been a free out for steps instead. 

Don't expect any shootout probably a very cagey affair.

[illdecide]

No point us turning up at all it seems.

Ohh, here's the soft talk now. The big Yellow bus is delighted with the draw. 50/50 game

[tbrick18]

Armagh bookies favourites but who would lump on them only a madman! Very much a 50/50 game and that's the way we need to go in mentally.

Glad we avoided Louth, I'd say I've watched us play Louth maybe 3 or 4 times in my day and every game was a close, cagey bag of shite and that was b4 this era. Donegal v Louth will be one for Ceefax as Lineker would have said.

Armagh heavy favourites.

Armagh 2/5 Roscommon 5/2

Im going for a Draw @ 15/2 with Armagh to prevail after penalties!

I think this could be a close game tbh.
The Rossies have some excellent players and are physical in the tackle.

I wouldn't rule penalties out!

[Armagh18]

Armagh bookies favourites but who would lump on them only a madman! Very much a 50/50 game and that's the way we need to go in mentally.

Glad we avoided Louth, I'd say I've watched us play Louth maybe 3 or 4 times in my day and every game was a close, cagey bag of shite and that was b4 this era. Donegal v Louth will be one for Ceefax as Lineker would have said.

Armagh heavy favourites.

Armagh 2/5 Roscommon 5/2

Im going for a Draw @ 15/2 with Armagh to prevail after penalties!

I think this could be a close game tbh.
The Rossies have some excellent players and are physical in the tackle.

I wouldn't rule penalties out!

Stoppp

[Rossfan]

No point us turning up at all it seems.

Ohh, here's the soft talk now. The big Yellow bus is delighted with the draw. 50/50 game

It's 50/50 alright.
All down to on the day, who performs best, who gets more things right, bounce of ball, Ref decisions etc.

[statto]

Daire Cregg is a fantastic young player, what is the story with O'Carroll this season another super talent. Would hope Armagh have learnt from last year's quarter final and will take the game to rossies definitely a game Armagh could lose.  Last year people were writing off Monaghan and came unstuck, hopefully not the case this year.

[Rossfan]

O'Carroll injured.

[tiempo]

Would love to see Michael Murphy re-appear for Donegal now for the last few weeks of the season

[balladmaker]

50/50 game ... Armagh need to play to win as oppose to play to not lose ... it's time to stand up when it matters, knockout football in Croker, both teams will he equally satisfied with the draw and that tells you all there is to know.

[From the Bunker]

Would love to see Michael Murphy re-appear for Donegal now for the last few weeks of the season

You do know Michael Murphy is now 35?

[StephenC]

Would love to see Michael Murphy re-appear for Donegal now for the last few weeks of the season

       This is so random!

[From the Bunker]

Kerry will beat Derry substantially. Not because they are miles ahead. But because they are rested and have a decent bench.

The Media will subsequently talk about how great Kerry are and will completely ignore the week turnaround stuff.

[Blowitupref]

Would love to see Michael Murphy re-appear for Donegal now for the last few weeks of the season

You do know Michael Murphy is now 35?

In the Euros currently on Portugal's main forward is 39 and their centre back is 41 but no Murphy isn't coming back.

[yellowcard]

Would love to see Michael Murphy re-appear for Donegal now for the last few weeks of the season

You do know Michael Murphy is now 35?

In the Euros currently on Portugal's main forward is 39 and their centre back is 41 but no Murphy isn't coming back.

Stephen O'Neill came back late for Tyrone in 2008 so it's not unprecedented and I'd say Jimmy would still have him back in a heartbeat just for 15 minutes at the end of a match to see it out. They will have enough to beat Louth regardless but someone like Murphy could still be the difference maker in the key moments if they hope to win an All Ireland.