Armagh vs Galway: ‘There’s never much between us’ – Kieran McGeeney on Division One encounter

Early points on the board, especially from an away fixture, will aid the Orchard cause as every county strives to secure their place in the top tier for next season.

The turnaround between league and championship will be quicker for Armagh as they will face neighbours Tyrone in the preliminary round of the Ulster Championship.

“I don’t know if there’s much freedom, it’s Galway next and they’re going to be hungry for points, so every game counts, and score difference counts too as we found out in the past to our detriment,” McGeeney continued.

“Galway are always a big game. I’m sure they’ll bring plenty as well. Every game you play in Division One, everybody knows my feelings on it, I think it should be expanded and not reduced.”

McGeeney also confirmed that Armagh are likely to be without full-back Aaron McKay against Galway after he was withdrawn before the throw-in last weekend.

“Aaron hurt his hand, so we’re hoping it’ll only be a couple of weeks.

“Just at this time of the year, it’s such a compact season, you don’t want to be taking chances and probably be pushing bigger injuries further down the line, so we’re hoping maybe not next [against Galway], but the week after he’ll be fit for it.”