Armagh manager Kieran McGeeney has been unanimously re-appointed for an 11th season, solidifying his position as the longest-serving manager in Gaelic football. The decision comes after Armagh's historic All-Ireland victory this year, their second ever.
Unlike last year, there wasn’t a single dissenter as Kieran McGeeney was ratified as Armagh manager for another season last night.
“That’s what we want. We want our county to enjoy the build-up and the next two weeks to the All-Ireland final. That bit’s going to be hard to handle, the bit inside won’t.” First-time champions retaining the title is rare, however. Even the great Dublin side of recent times couldn’t do it. Neither could Mick O’Dwyer’s Kerry machine. Meath managed it in 1987-88 and Cork immediately after them, albeit the Rebels were well seasoned by having played in three All-Ireland finals before winning the fourth. Previous to that, it was Offaly in 1971-72.
But if winning the All-Ireland this year was McGeeney’s greatest managerial feat, retaining it would tower above it.Putting All-Irelands back-to-back may be a big ask, but winning an Ulster title is far more achievable and an itch that this Armagh team must be desperate to scratch.
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