'Pure nonsense': Kieran McGeeney dismisses provincial title incentive debate

“We will have a few drinks and celebrate it," McGeeney said about Armagh's Ulster final win. “But I will be in the other ear telling them Derry are out training today."

Kieran McGeeney on winning as a manager and player: “Playing is always better. You just get grey hair standing on the sidelines and abuse." Pic: Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile

This mattered. Say what you want about the meaning of a provincial title in the new championship format, but Armagh and Kieran McGeeney are delighted with their first Anglo-Celt Cup since 2008.

For McGeeney, the talk about a lack of incentive to win a provincial title isn’t something that had any significance in their dressing room. Silverware is always sweet.