The one side Armagh legend Diarmaid Marsden fears could upset Orchard County's back-to-back All-Ireland bid
County legend Diarmaid Marsden believes that 'everyone is building Armagh up too much' and that they aren't actually favourites for the All-Ireland title.
Speaking exclusively on the BelTel Sport podcast, the 2002 All-Ireland winner said he can see why fans are excited about the Orchard county's chances this season, but does not think that they are the frontrunners to retain the Sam Maguire this summer.
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County legend Diarmaid Marsden believes that 'everyone is building Armagh up too much' and that they aren't actually favourites for the All-Ireland title. Speaking exclusively on the BelTel Sport podcast, the 2002 All-Ireland winner said he can see why fans are excited about the Orchard county's chances this season, but does not think that they are the frontrunners to retain the Sam Maguire this summer.
