Smyth: Dyas the key to unlocking Farney defence
July 05, 2014
Armagh's Kevin Dyas
Former star Jimmy Smyth reckons Armagh's chances of success in tomorrow's Ulster SFC semi-final replay at Clones hinges on the form of centre-forward Kevin Dyas.
As captain, Smyth lined out in the pivotal role when the Orchard reached the 1977 All-Ireland final - which they lost to Dublin - and he appreciates more than most the importance of Dyas to Paul Grimley's game-plan.
"Kevin was the architect of much of Armagh's attacking momentum in their quarter-final against Cavan and also showed against Monaghan last Saturday just what an invaluable player he is," Smyth opined when speaking to the Belfast Telegraph..
"He shows for the ball well, rarely if ever wastes a pass and is very adept at creating space for others to exploit.
"He was being marked last Sunday by Vinny Corey who is a very experienced player but he found on this occasion that he had his hands full."
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