Oisin McConville says he’s seen a “more assured” Armagh side in recent weeks and has tipped them to upset holders Derry in Sunday week’s Ulster SFC final.

The Orchard men booked their place into a first provincial decider in 15 years with an emphatic 4-10 to 0-12 win over neighbours Down last Sunday, while Derry were comfortable in their victory against Monaghan the previous day.

Speaking on BBC Sport NI’s The GAA Social podcast, Wicklow boss McConville said he feels as though Kieran McGeeney’s side are coming into form at the right time.

"I do think that Armagh have improved each game," said the 2002 All-Ireland winner. "They've looked more assured. Let's not go back into the 'we're a bit more defensive' but we definitely looked a lot more solid at the weekend (against Down), especially in the second-half.

"I'll not give you the 'Armagh need this more' but I just get a sense that Armagh are going to win this. Part of that is because we need it a bit more but part of it is because 2008 is too long of a gap.

"I've so much respect for what Derry have done and you'll not hear me coming out saying 'Armagh are going to win this game easily' but I just have a sense that Armagh will win this game and that Derry will have a massive say for what goes on in the rest of the season."

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