Kerry boss always expected to face Armagh in final

KERRY can expect a mighty challenge from Ulster champions Armagh in the Bank of Ireland football championship final in Croke Park on September 22, according to Páidí Ó Sé.

Reacting to the outcome of the second of the semi-finals on Sunday, the Kerry manager revealed that he had expected Armagh to triumph over strong favourites Dublin.

"No, I wasn't surprised by the result. Behind it all, I fancied Armagh to win, even though I did not say so publicly," he said yesterday. "But, I fancied them.