McGeeney and Joyce are great mates with massive respect between them. The sight of the 2 of them yarning away on the pitch was brilliant. As I say I would love to see Armagh winning but Galway are a cracking side with 6 very good forwards who I fear could expose Armagh badly and score goals. Galway by 4 at least.

Ulsterman (Antrim) - Posts: 9785 - 28/07/2024 15:18:35    2562149

Galway have a great half forward line. And this advantage needs to be utilized by them. If it happens Galway will win by 2 or 3 points. If Armagh win midfield, and get goals, they will win. Great to see a non Dubs/Kerry final.

galwayford (Galway) - Posts: 2565 - 28/07/2024 15:26:03    2562151

Both cancelled each other out so far

Some lovely long distance scores

Armagh missing two sitters from a free/mark could prove costly in such a close game.

It's very right but might be one of those games where a goal might win it,

It'll open up more now as they begin to tire a bit

All to play for

jimbodub (Dublin) - Posts: 20687 - 28/07/2024 16:12:58    2562152

Losing Finnerty a blow. Walsh having a poor game with the frees. Galway score when they move ball fast. Can they improve. Hope so. Not looking great though. Gaillimh abú

galwayford (Galway) - Posts: 2565 - 28/07/2024 16:16:01    2562154

Half time…. A woeful spectacle.. It can only improve.. Lads can't even kick handy frees and marks over the bar… basic skills.. Hopefully the 2nd half is a huge improvement

ForeverBlue2 (Cavan) - Posts: 3025 - 28/07/2024 16:17:05    2562155

Claretandblue (Westmeath) - Posts: 1916 - 28/07/2024 16:20:13    2562156

The Armagh goal, did Campbell mean to square the ball or it was point effort that turned out to be a good pass. Opening 20 minutes of the 2nd half better than the 1st half.

Gaa_lover (USA) - Posts: 3487 - 28/07/2024 16:48:12    2562158

... Armaghs long distance score taking today has been exceptional

Incredible scores

jimbodub (Dublin) - Posts: 20687 - 28/07/2024 16:57:06    2562161

jimbodub (Dublin) - Posts: 20687 - 28/07/2024 16:58:25    2562162

Absolutely delighted for Armagh

Congratulations

jimbodub (Dublin) - Posts: 20687 - 28/07/2024 17:09:07    2562165

Had a bad feeling about that game tbh.

Delighted for geezer tho, just reward for years of dedicated service to his county.

Galway9801 (Galway) - Posts: 1942 - 28/07/2024 17:09:21    2562166

Poor standard for an AI final, but delighted for McGeeney. An in form Shane Walsh probably would have won it for the tribesmen. Congratulations Armagh, hard luck Galway.

realdub (Dublin) - Posts: 8678 - 28/07/2024 17:10:21    2562168

Delighted.
Well done Armagh

Knoxboya (Monaghan) - Posts: 366 - 28/07/2024 17:11:51    2562171

A deserved win for Armagh… Galway resorted to pot shots and didn't keep the head.. Let there be no more talk about Damien Comer as a top class forward….

ForeverBlue2 (Cavan) - Posts: 3025 - 28/07/2024 17:13:50    2562174

Alwaysencourage (Galway) - Posts: 369 - 28/07/2024 17:15:15    2562175

Galway didn't really get in to it and Armagh marshalled them superbly. Galway's star players didn't show up. A few soft frees against Galway but that didn't cost them the game. Better team won.

Ulsterman (Antrim) - Posts: 9785 - 28/07/2024 17:15:35    2562176

A final far from classic more errors than quality on show but exciting finish. Congrats to Armagh they are example to any county in rush to get rid of their manager

Gaa_lover (USA) - Posts: 3487 - 28/07/2024 17:15:41    2562177

Really hard luck to Galway but congrats Armagh. Great supporters.

MachaireConnacht (Roscommon) - Posts: 999 - 28/07/2024 17:21:08    2562184

MachaireConnacht (Roscommon) - Posts: 999 - 28/07/2024 17:24:43    2562188

Congratulations to Armagh. Commiserations to Galway.

GreenandRed (Mayo) - Posts: 7651 - 28/07/2024 17:26:52    2562191