Gaelic Games

Championship 2014: Armagh

Manager: Paul Grimley (2nd season).Titles: Ulster 14 (2008); All-Ireland 1 (2002).2014 league: Lost four, won two, drew one to finish 7th in Division Two. Relegated.Odds and Ends: All-Ireland 100/1; Ulster 12/1. Bookies say: Ulster semi-final, exit qualifier R3.Bookies said in 2013: Ulster final, exit qualifier R42013 championship: Lost Ulster preliminary round to Cavan 1-11 to 1-15; Beat Wicklow and Leitrim in qualifiers before exiting in third round to Galway, 1-11 to 1-17.First outing: v Cavan Athletic Grounds, June 8th.

Armagh’s Jamie Clarke gets up close and personal with Donegal’s Neil McGee.
Armagh’s Jamie Clarke gets up close and personal with Donegal’s Neil McGee.
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Malachy Clerkin
Thu May 15 2014 - 11:52

The makings of a fine side that can’t be dismissed completely. Should be particularly strong around the middle if they can get everyone fit, plus they have one of the country’s best forwards in Jamie Clarke. Maddening inconsistency has become a hallmark though. Out-thought tactically by Cavan last year and could struggle again.


Last good day: The Ulster title in 2008 feels a long time ago at this stage.

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