Armagh, Monaghan and the stunning Down were a joy to watch .

I was in the midlands and some guy goes to me when Armagh had beaten Kildare ' god Ulster teams are hard to watch ' .


That is the sad reality facing sides. The myth continues that Down play lovely football and the rest don't . It's not true .

Can I just say my own county at this present moment in time play the worst brand of football going but Ulster remains as strong as ever .

TheRightStuff (Donegal) - Posts: 1688 - 30/07/2017 00:46:44    2025650

Totally agree with you TRS, most of the Ulster counties have been a joy to watch this year - Tyrone, Down, Armagh have played some great football and Monaghan are beginning to find their form again. I have been very impressed with Armagh and Down, they have mixed the blanket defence with some great attacking play and they are not afraid to kick long into their full forward line.

Then there is Donegal stuck in a time warp playing football from 2011, the game is evolving and has moved on but no one has told Rory Gallagher.

Green_Gold (Donegal) - Posts: 1873 - 30/07/2017 10:57:25    2025763

They are a joy to watch especially Donegal

Damothedub (Dublin) - Posts: 5193 - 30/07/2017 11:29:41    2025780

I was at the 2 games yesterday and they both were really enjoyable.

The game is at a whole new level this year in my opinion. Teams took a few years getting their defence in order but now they've clearly worked more on attack and the balance to the game is back again.

The chasing pack behind Dublin are catching up and the game is in a really healthy state right now.

Whammo86 (Antrim) - Posts: 4210 - 30/07/2017 11:30:26    2025781

Honestly lads, another self loving Ulster v the rest of us thread?

Armagh we good yesterday no doubt. Down as was confirmed yesterday are poor. well beaten by Tyrone and Monaghan.

The jury is still out on Tyrone to be fair. Will they throw off the shackles against a Kerry or Dublin or will they revert to type?

Ulster teams have been strong in the championship to date but lets not forget we aren't yet at quarter final stage. In 6 months time nobody will remember the qualifiers.

daytona11 (Kildare) - Posts: 4012 - 30/07/2017 11:38:12    2025784

TheRightStuff (Donegal) - Posts: 1688 - 30/07/2017 11:47:07    2025787

TheRightStuff (Donegal) - Posts: 1688 - 30/07/2017 11:48:04    2025788

The 2 games were excellent yesterday and as a whole the game has been a lot more attack minded this year, the mark has been a great addition to the game and we're seeing a revival of the big high fielding midfielder this year aswell.

Nothing to do with Ulster though teams from all over have been more positive this year.

uibhfhaili1986 (Offaly) - Posts: 1296 - 30/07/2017 11:57:17    2025793

Well at least ulster teams have a bit of cop on. Kildare are naive, praised when the should of been criticised for taking on Dublin in a shoot out. Serious lack of tactics again yesterday, walked into Armagh hands

as_ky (Kerry) - Posts: 535 - 30/07/2017 11:59:45    2025794

Wally (Tyrone) - Posts: 912 - 30/07/2017 12:02:24    2025797

Ah, the ugly duckling has become a beautiful swan. Well, I wouldn't quiet say that just yet.
Your man in the Midlands probably hasn't a clue but if he has well then he's possibly still scarred by some of the stuff that has been endured over the last few years.
Hopefully we get more of the same from what were two good displays but bigger tests lie ahead.
As for Donegal , I think they are in big trouble as they seem to be clueless under Gallagher.
Very difficult mentally after McGuinness left and they seem to be in real crisis at the minute.
Hope they can sort it out and get back to winning ways.

catch22 (USA) - Posts: 2148 - 30/07/2017 12:03:59    2025799

Green_Gold (Donegal) - Posts: 1873 - 30/07/2017 12:28:32    2025813

Lads am I missing something about Down? I'd agree that Armagh were excellent last night in attack. Some of their point taking was phenomenal.

Down though have been beaten off the field in the Ulster final and now the qualifiers so what gives?

I think it's a little early to judge Tyrone just yet but they have look more threatening going forward.

Monaghan were impressive also in the forwards and racked up a savage score.

But I don't think you can say that Ulster teams are a joy to watch because two teams were good this year , Armagh and Monaghan.

daytona11 (Kildare) - Posts: 4012 - 30/07/2017 12:42:09    2025819

Damothedub (Dublin) - Posts: 5193 - 30/07/2017 12:58:13    2025834

Wally (Tyrone) - Posts: 912 - 30/07/2017 12:59:53    2025835

There is an an anti Ulster bias down south, there is no doubt in my mind about that, but who cares what they think, Kerry are the most cynical team at the moment, but the bs myth that they play this great band of football continues to be spun by a lot of their ex players in the media, some of the best games have been between Ulster teams, and Connaught teams also this year,
I agree with our friend here from Dublin, Donegal are a joy to watch at the minute, especially if you're from Tyrone or Monaghan.

Tirchonaill1 (Donegal) - Posts: 2739 - 30/07/2017 13:01:17    2025836

seanfinn (Monaghan) - Posts: 360 - 31/07/2017 13:40:18    2026633

The first half of the Down v Monaghan game on Saturday was very good, the Armagh v Down game was good, the Down v Monaghan match in armagh was the best game of the year so far..... armagh v Tipp was also good, armagh v kildare was very good beacuse we are all roughly matched

Yesterday Mayo and Roscommon served up excellent entertainment - but what did RTE say ' ah the quality wasn't there? - I want to see excitement and drama and edge of your seat stuff and that is what we got with recent games so well done Armagh, down, Monaghan, Mayo , Roscommon etc

Dublin , Kerry and Tyrone might be All-Ireland hopefuls but no great games in the championship yet!!!

cuchulainn35 (Armagh) - Posts: 1671 - 31/07/2017 16:35:08    2026779

I think Tyrone will be too strong for Armagh and will hen cause an upset of sorts by knocking out Dublin.

slayer (Limerick) - Posts: 6480 - 31/07/2017 16:44:58    2026788

I am by no means a football fan, but I seen the Armagh match on Saturday and thought it was excellent and they played very well. I love old school long range points, tactics in a game are good as well.
Is football on the up with the new rules?

Pinkie (Wexford) - Posts: 4100 - 31/07/2017 16:53:44    2026795