Deadly duo ready to do damage

Diarmuid Marsden and Steven McDonnell have become the most feared strike partnership in the land. And the most respected. Mark Gallagher reports.

FOR years, one was the shining beacon in the Armagh doldrums, promising better times. The other symbolises the new Armagh, his confidence and talent illustrating, more than anything, that the dark days are over.

The marriage of Diarmuid Marsden and Steven McDonnell in the Orchard full-forward line is one of the main reasons they will return to defend their All-Ireland title tomorrow.