Always have been a great fan of Down football because of their traditional style. Lots in common with our own philosopy. Armagh never got the credit for that team that came through in the early noughties so found me defending them in conversations over the years. Strangely this match could lighten up the Ulster championship with little expected of both sides. The colourful atmosphere should lend to the occasion as well. Am totally split on who will win. Very hesitant nod for Armagh.

kiloughter (Galway) - Posts: 1946 - 03/06/2017 08:42:12    1993817

I doubt if this game will do anything but make me wonder why does RTÉ year in year out show us so much dour affairs from the Ulster championship. Bored to tears of it. Even a close game in Ulster at this stage of the competition is painful. The semis and final are good, but this will be pure muck. Neither of these teams have a hope so why not show a better game from Leinster where drama is more likely to be football based. Down have long abandoned their traditions who knows what to expect from Armagh, but its more than likely to be ugly.

jonno (Kildare) - Posts: 260 - 03/06/2017 17:44:40    1993973

Thank God for BBC NI

Tirchonaill1 (Donegal) - Posts: 2749 - 04/06/2017 14:02:08    1994411

Ulsterman (Antrim) - Posts: 9703 - 04/06/2017 14:20:23    1994421

What a pass from the side line outstanding. Really enjoying this game so far.

clondalkindub (Dublin) - Posts: 9926 - 04/06/2017 14:20:50    1994422

Ah now this is the game I love end to end attacking, goal chances galore loving it. Tyrone and Donegal are yous watching?

clondalkindub (Dublin) - Posts: 9926 - 04/06/2017 14:25:48    1994424

gotmilk (Fermanagh) - Posts: 4971 - 04/06/2017 14:30:42    1994427

This is a great game so far. I wish all Ulster championship games were like this. Fair play to both teams. Not like the rubbish last night.

HurlingSnob (Dublin) - Posts: 220 - 04/06/2017 14:34:20    1994430

clondalkindub (Dublin) - Posts: 9926 - 04/06/2017 14:40:11    1994433

Both teams going long with kickouts makes it end to end and gives oppistion less time to get back. Very entertaining game so far

Cuckoosinging (Roscommon) - Posts: 992 - 04/06/2017 14:40:12    1994434

Laois76 (Laois) - Posts: 1270 - 04/06/2017 14:43:25    1994436

Rte made the right choice showing this game great stuff to watch hope 2nd half is the same!

Tyronecelt (Tyrone) - Posts: 31 - 04/06/2017 14:44:04    1994438

brilliant game

waynoI (Dublin) - Posts: 13650 - 04/06/2017 14:46:15    1994441

gotmilk (Fermanagh) - Posts: 4971 - 04/06/2017 14:59:11    1994451

stop start, poor enough second half .. 10 left

waynoI (Dublin) - Posts: 13650 - 04/06/2017 15:23:18    1994460

Is the ref playing Aussie Rules here The Down man was dragged to the ground Unbealievable

cluichethar (Mayo) - Posts: 454 - 04/06/2017 15:27:27    1994461

Armagh are not ne septic team to watch-hand pass back and forward all day in still of having a go at posts-

Tox73 (Wexford) - Posts: 169 - 04/06/2017 15:40:23    1994462

Armagh have no one to blame but themselves They turned down the opportunity for 6 or 7 points in the last 10 minutes

cluichethar (Mayo) - Posts: 454 - 04/06/2017 15:40:49    1994463

This is utter stupidity The ref could send of 5 or 6 players here and he should But its Connor Lane so who knows

cluichethar (Mayo) - Posts: 454 - 04/06/2017 15:42:44    1994465

what an poor performance by the ref. all day not giving frees and creating situations. then doesn't know who he has booked. also kevin McKeirnan has just given everyone a clear demonstration why the black card is not fit for purpose

s goldrick (Cavan) - Posts: 5518 - 04/06/2017 15:46:44    1994466