Kieran McGeeney: 'If you’re going to win something, you better win the top thing'

THE TOP THING: Armagh captain Aidan Forker, left, and Armagh manager Kieran McGeeney hold the Sam Maguire Cup aloft at the homecoming celebrations. Pic Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile

Kieran McGeeney has applauded his players for defying their critics who said they couldn’t win silverware or see off opponents in tight games.

In front of over 15,000 supporters in Box-It Athletic Grounds at Monday evening’s homecoming in Armagh city, the victorious All-Ireland winning manager took aim at those who dismissed his group of players.