Fermanagh can build on incredible 2004 season, says McGrath

MARTY McGRATH, Fermanagh’s star midfielder and one of the county’s two Vodafone Allstars, is adamant that the county can build on their incredible 2004 season.

The Ulster side defeated Armagh in the qualifiers before losing to All-Ireland finalists Mayo in the championship semi-final replay.

McGrath is certain the county will not rest on their laurels. And he pointed to an embarrassing NFL loss to Kerry (2-18 to 0-6) last March as the turning point for Fermanagh's football fortunes. "That changed the year for Fermanagh. You couldn't look past the fact that Kerry were brilliant that day. The Kerry fellows will tell you that themselves, that it was their best day and we were poor," he recalls.