One of the great half-time speeches and Joe didn’t say a word

JOE KERNAN stands in yet another successful Croke Park dressing-room. This one means more than any other.

It will only be with the perspective given by time that people will understand the amazing contribution Kernan has made to Armagh football. His groundwork in Crossmaglen was the foundations for Armagh’s first Ulster title in 17 years. After falling at the closing hurdles in each of the last three years, Armagh people got their wish. They got Big Joe last Autumn.

And now, here he is. The man who has led them to their promised land. The manager who can’t lose at Croke Park. The master psychologist with a genius for motivation.