The conditions seemed suited for a classic but perhaps the classic days are over. Perhaps this is as good as it gets for football now
A dejected Shane Walsh of Galway had a day to forget at Croke Park. Photo: Sportsfile
Armagh are All-Ireland champions because they’re braver than Galway. They might not be perfect but the orange badge of courage saw them through. That trademark gutsiness makes them worthy winners of the 2024 Sam Maguire.
The essential difference between the finalists was apparent from the first two scores. Galway held on to the ball for almost three minutes before a laborious build-up concluded with a long-range Paul Conroy point.
