Ulster Championship 2025

[Milltown Row2]

I'd prefer counting time over steps if I'm being honest

[flowerpot]

When was the last time Armagh were beaten in Championship football that didn't involve penalties?

It's concerning how long it's taking to get a few of the All Ireland winning team back in the fold, or maybe it's a case that they're timing their run, I hope for the latter.  Some excellent additions to the setup including Callum O'Neill, McMullan and McCormack. 

As against Tyrone, Armagh seem to find a way to let the opponents back into it in the second half, although Gough did give a hand in that effort on Saturday.

Donegal are rightly favourites for Ulster.

Tyrone beat Armagh in the Group Stages in 2023.

A game that most pundits seem to forget about.

Dont know how many times i've seen pundits say Armagh have been unbeaten since 2022 v Donegal in Ulster when Tyrone beat them the year after.

Only defeat in 70 minutes since 2022 and Armagh played half of that game against Tyrone with 14 men.

Then how come the record books have not recorded these Armagh victories?

They have been recorded as draws.....as they should have been. We subsequently lost some of those on penalties which the records will also show.  It's not hard. Don't worry.....nobody is looking to take the 2023 Ulster championship off yis.  The main people that are fixated with this MEDIA commentary are Derry people.

Must have missed the replays.

Fixated?....just replying to Armagh folk who always bring it up....because you say it it's true, are we living in Trumpland?

Don't worry no chance they'll be bringing up and Derry unbeaten facts soon, at this stage every half decent team in the country has tanked them.

[JoG2]

When was the last time Armagh were beaten in Championship football that didn't involve penalties?

It's concerning how long it's taking to get a few of the All Ireland winning team back in the fold, or maybe it's a case that they're timing their run, I hope for the latter.  Some excellent additions to the setup including Callum O'Neill, McMullan and McCormack. 

As against Tyrone, Armagh seem to find a way to let the opponents back into it in the second half, although Gough did give a hand in that effort on Saturday.

Donegal are rightly favourites for Ulster.

Tyrone beat Armagh in the Group Stages in 2023.

A game that most pundits seem to forget about.

Dont know how many times i've seen pundits say Armagh have been unbeaten since 2022 v Donegal in Ulster when Tyrone beat them the year after.

Only defeat in 70 minutes since 2022 and Armagh played half of that game against Tyrone with 14 men.

Then how come the record books have not recorded these Armagh victories?

They have been recorded as draws.....as they should have been. We subsequently lost some of those on penalties which the records will also show.  It's not hard. Don't worry.....nobody is looking to take the 2023 Ulster championship off yis.  The main people that are fixated with this MEDIA commentary are Derry people.

Must have missed the replays.

Fixated?....just replying to Armagh folk who always bring it up....because you say it it's true, are we living in Trumpland?

Don't worry no chance they'll be bringing up and Derry unbeaten facts soon, at this stage every half decent team in the country has tanked them.

Phones not banned in the class room?

[Armaghtothebone]

When was the last time Armagh were beaten in Championship football that didn't involve penalties?

It's concerning how long it's taking to get a few of the All Ireland winning team back in the fold, or maybe it's a case that they're timing their run, I hope for the latter.  Some excellent additions to the setup including Callum O'Neill, McMullan and McCormack. 

As against Tyrone, Armagh seem to find a way to let the opponents back into it in the second half, although Gough did give a hand in that effort on Saturday.

Donegal are rightly favourites for Ulster.

Tyrone beat Armagh in the Group Stages in 2023.

A game that most pundits seem to forget about.

Dont know how many times i've seen pundits say Armagh have been unbeaten since 2022 v Donegal in Ulster when Tyrone beat them the year after.

Only defeat in 70 minutes since 2022 and Armagh played half of that game against Tyrone with 14 men.

Then how come the record books have not recorded these Armagh victories?

They have been recorded as draws.....as they should have been. We subsequently lost some of those on penalties which the records will also show.  It's not hard. Don't worry.....nobody is looking to take the 2023 Ulster championship off yis.  The main people that are fixated with this MEDIA commentary are Derry people.

Must have missed the replays.

Fixated?....just replying to Armagh folk who always bring it up....because you say it it's true, are we living in Trumpland?

Don't worry no chance they'll be bringing up and Derry unbeaten facts soon, at this stage every half decent team in the country has tanked them.

Phones not banned in the class room?

Nice of you to describe Armagh as the class room and not the classroom.

I believe you may have unintentionally gotten it spot on.

[Applesisapples]

Overall I think Armagh were the better team but not much in it!

on balance deserved the win. Gough was poor, made a mistake with Rafferty then gifted Tyrone a few consolation frees.No one will want Tyrone in the qualifiers.

Anyone see the angle of last free from Gerry Arthurs stand? Harte has hands up and running towards Turbitt, Turbitt checks his run into Harte. I've changed my mind - No Free.

Harte doesn't bring him down then Turbo scores so free for me.

[Applesisapples]

Was it applied consistently though (correctly or incorrectly)?

I watched a right bit of it and I don't think any game was reffed like armagh tyrone with steps.

Thats my main issue with gough. You wont see any other ref apply the rules like him. Either he is 100% right and all other refs are wrong or he likes to pick a topic and fuss or it.

Point is players getting away with it or being pulled on it differently week on week.

There was a directive about steps for that weekend and that was given to managers as far as I'm aware, seems Gough was teh only one that was hot on it..

He was certainly giving them less than 4, how do you count steps when reffing? right or wrong I used to count to 4 and then give them 1 more before blowing.

[Captain Obvious]

Derry would love to be as hard to beat in 70 minutes football than the current mess they are in.

On the roundabout or the swings? 🤔

For Derry? A roundabout as if not careful could find yourself back in division 4. 

[Orior]

Andrew Murnin looked like he picked up a hamstring injury. Will be be ready for the final?

[Milltown Row2]

Was it applied consistently though (correctly or incorrectly)?

I watched a right bit of it and I don't think any game was reffed like armagh tyrone with steps.

Thats my main issue with gough. You wont see any other ref apply the rules like him. Either he is 100% right and all other refs are wrong or he likes to pick a topic and fuss or it.

Point is players getting away with it or being pulled on it differently week on week.

There was a directive about steps for that weekend and that was given to managers as far as I'm aware, seems Gough was teh only one that was hot on it..

He was certainly giving them less than 4, how do you count steps when reffing? right or wrong I used to count to 4 and then give them 1 more before blowing.

I'm generous, but I'm generous to both so it's ok

[flowerpot]

Morgans steps not count, thought he was in a hundred metre sprint at one stage,with a ball.

[Armagh_Ball]

Hi folks,

Am going be on holidays for next weeks final. Will I be able watch it on GAA plus?

[naka]

Hi folks,

Am going be on holidays for next weeks final. Will I be able watch it on GAA plus?

I watched Armagh Derry game on gaago last year in Spain so should work

[tyroneman]

For some folks visiting Derry next weekend, where is a decent spot to watch the final in the city centre?

[Captain Obvious]

Ulster final will be a pure lottery with Brendan Cawley in charge of it.

[LarryStiles]

Ulster final will be a pure lottery with Brendan Cawley in charge of it.

Sweet jayus who appoints these lads? Like Neelan yesterday loses control of games.