When have we last witnessed a Kerry team perform with so little movement and flair?

MY favourite memory of 2002, Armagh’s season in the sun, is the semi-final victory over Dublin and in particular the singing of Amhrán na bhFiann.

I distinctly remember the passionate singing of a packed Croke Park and the hair on my neck standing to attention and wondering how anybody’s legs wouldn’t tremble with anxiety and emotion.

Armagh were attempting to secure a place in the final for the first time in 25 years and our first half display was less than perfect and maybe something about the occasion or the singing affected some of the players.