Relief for McGeeney as victory sinks in

KIERAN McGeeney readily admitted yesterday that he was feeling the effects of Armagh's almost superhuman effort in the second half of the All-Ireland football final in Croke Park.

However, the inspirational captain's pain was eclipsed by his relief that at last the team had justified itself and been rewarded for their years of effort.

While supporters may relish the county's stature as All-Ireland champions as it proudly takes its place alongside the other sides in Ulster who have been reached this pinnacle, McGeeney offered a different perspective of what it meant to him to win.