Lots of "if's" and "but's" about both these sides. I expect Armagh to be more attack minded than in previous games. How our players have recovered from the last day out will be crucial. If they're up for it, I expect Meath to win, otherwise it'll make for a long day. Meath by 5+

moylagh (Meath) - Posts: 484 - 01/08/2014 10:12:56    1629259

Ye it'll be interesting to see what this Meath team is made of, they completely folded the last day out so let's hope there's a bit of a reaction in them although admittedly I'm not expecting too much of a reaction, I'd be delighted with a 1 point win as I'm sure most Meath fans would be.

Htaem (Meath) - Posts: 8657 - 01/08/2014 10:28:24    1629266

Meath certainly not at the stage of development some of their more deluded fans seem to think, Armagh to send them packing for another year.

brendtheredhand (Tyrone) - Posts: 10897 - 01/08/2014 10:34:38    1629270

to be honest, i wouldnt read too much into the dublin result in thinking who will win this as i think the Dubs would give us a similar beating, they are the best in the country imo.

I like Meath, always have, will have to set that aside for 70mins on Sat, hope we can do it.

ArmaghAndProud (Armagh) - Posts: 32 - 01/08/2014 10:36:17    1629274

to be honest, i wouldnt read too much into the dublin result in thinking who will win this as i think the Dubs would give us a similar beating, they are the best in the country imo.

I like Meath, always have, will have to set that aside for 70mins on Sat, hope we can do it.

ArmaghAndProud (Armagh) - Posts: 32 - 01/08/2014 10:37:30    1629277

Armagh to win handy by 3-4 points without ever looking in trouble. Has been no fight in these Meath footballers for a few years now.

tirawleybaron (Mayo) - Posts: 1109 - 01/08/2014 10:44:43    1629283

Anyone notice that Tyrone supporters seem to be verey narky lately? :)

ziggy320001 (Meath) - Posts: 2432 - 01/08/2014 10:46:28    1629287

Two very quiet camps in the build up to this, neither wanting to show their hand. Grimley especially will have a good knowledge of the Meath players, so I think MOD wants to leave him pondering. Tactically armagh seem to be doing things right this season and MOD will need to be on the ball and readjust things if needed and do this promptly. Meath need to be hard in the tackle and willing to put the bodies on the line, there's a quarter final spot up for grabs here. Lets be having it! Cant wait to see what unfolds at 5.00pm tomorrow evening at headquarters. This could be a cracker.

Tara_Kings (Meath) - Posts: 128 - 01/08/2014 11:01:00    1629300

McKeever out is a big loss for Armagh. They will certainly miss his leadership

HandballRef (Donegal) - Posts: 520 - 01/08/2014 11:26:58    1629317

I am finding it hard to call this one :(

realdub (Dublin) - Posts: 8592 - 01/08/2014 12:27:29    1629359

McKeever missing has to tip the balance in Meath's favour. Really looking forward to watching both games live tomorrow in croker after a few pints of the black stuff!

Brolly (Monaghan) - Posts: 4472 - 01/08/2014 13:31:08    1629405

As htaem said I'd settle for a 1 point win. Yeah it would seem the Tyrone lads very narky, not enjoying their holidays. Great to be playing championship football in August.

royaldunne (Meath) - Posts: 19449 - 01/08/2014 15:10:03    1629477

I'm assuming all the talk of McKeever being out is coming from the article in today's Irish News which Hoganstand based their article off. I heard talk of him being injured during the week, but the Irish News are also saying that Ethan Rafferty and Kieran Toner are both unavailable for selection which is untrue, so I'd believe nothing until we see who's out on the field tomorrow. Hard game to call, very 50/50. Gonna say Armagh by 2 or 3 as we're stronger in the middle of the field and that should give us a good footing for the rest of the game, but we'll just have to wait and see if that pans out.

OrangeMan_ (Armagh) - Posts: 5 - 01/08/2014 15:16:55    1629481

Hopefully McKeever will be fir. He is a hard, physical player but he's also a fine footballer and one of Armagh's real leaders. I'd say if he's any way right at all they have to play him. I reckon he's the type of buck who'd be willing to play through the pain barrier with an All Ireland quarter final spot up for grabs.

I'm really looking forward to seeing Jamie Clarke in action in Croke Park. For me, he is one of the top 5 footballers in the country.

Lockjaw (Donegal) - Posts: 9136 - 01/08/2014 15:42:02    1629497

As htaem said I'd settle for a 1 point win. Yeah it would seem the Tyrone lads very narky, not enjoying their holidays. Great to be playing championship football in August.

Yeah one sarky comment in eight pages, mental altogether.

MichaelO (Tyrone) - Posts: 820 - 01/08/2014 16:29:18    1629517

That's two now,

Tara_Kings (Meath) - Posts: 128 - 01/08/2014 17:04:24    1629543

Hoping for an Armagh Win, but think the Royals might shade it and set them up for a crack at us........ Which I'm sure the royals will get all excited again and tell us how they are going to beat all in front of them again....

ben1977 (Donegal) - Posts: 364 - 01/08/2014 17:58:48    1629557

Both teams have not named their sides,seem to be playing a bit of chess!

ziggy320001 (Meath) - Posts: 2432 - 01/08/2014 17:59:17    1629558

ben1977

Just as a matter of interest why are hoping for an Armagh win?

Htaem (Meath) - Posts: 8657 - 01/08/2014 18:10:41    1629560

While I've no love for the neighbours; I can't stand Meath!
Come on Armagh knock the sh*&e out of them!

TheGateKeeper (Tyrone) - Posts: 2843 - 01/08/2014 19:00:10    1629572