Football 2003: GAA: ARMAGH

Age: 49. Club: Crossmaglen Rgers. Job. Financial adviser/mortgage broker.

Hons: Manager: All-Ireland, Ulster. Player: 3 Ulster, 2 AllStars

Can join elite group by emulating Cork boss Billy Morgan (1989/ 90)paulHEARTY KEEPERAge: 25. Club: Crossmaglen Rgers. Job. Electrician.

Hons: 1 All-Ireland, 1 Ulster title.

Big stopper has leaked just one goal in seven games this year.andyMALLON RIGHT C-BAge: 20. Club: Pearse Og. Job: Electrician.

Hons: 3 county minor titles.

Youngest in the side is a tight marker with a real physical edge.endaMcNULTY FULL-BACKAge: 27. Club: Ballyboden St Enda's. Job: Coaching Officer.

Hons: I All-Ireland, 3 Ulster, 1 AllStar.

Started at C-B, but lines up at F-B like brother Justin. Dynamic defender.francieBELLEW LEFT C-BAge: 27. Club: Crossmaglen Rgers. Job: Fitter. Hons: All-Ireland, Ulster.

May well be a dash faster than Pat Spillane's mum as the TV ad showed, but has been in sensational formaidanO'ROURKE RIGHT H-BAge: 27. Club: Dromintee. Job: Engineer.

Hons: I All-Ireland, Ulster, AllStar.

Efficient without hogging limelight. Contender for second AllStar.kieranMcGEENEY CENTRE H-BAge: 31. Club: Na Fianna (Dublin).

Job: Sports Officer. Hons:1 All-Ireland, Ulster, 3 AllStar.

Inspirational captain has biggest heart and the greatest work ethic.andrewMcCANN LEFT H-BAge: 29. Club: St Mary's Leixlip (Dublin). Job: Engineer.

Hons: 1 All-Ireland, 3 Ulster.

Good under the high ball and able to go forward and add to the attack. Interesting duel with Brian Dooher.philipLOUGHRAN MIDFIELDAge: 22. Club: Clady. Job: Student. Hons: 1 All-Ireland, Ulster.

Unsung hero in the team, he's filled the boots of All-Ireland hero John Toal. Perfect foil for Paul McGrane.paulMcGRANE MIDFIELDAge: 29. Club: Ballyhegan. Job: Accountant.

Hons: 1 All-Ireland, 3 Ulster, AllStar.

Shook off a terrible display against Monaghan in May to rediscover his best form. Real powerhouse.ronanCLARKE RIGHT C-FAge: 20. Club: Pearse Og

Job: Student. Hons: 1 All-Ireland, Ulster, 2002 young player of the year.

Fans still waiting for Clarke to hit high notes after a back injury. One to watch if he gets on the ball enough.johnMcENTEE CENTRE H-FAge: 26. Club: Carrigtwohill. Job: Occupational Therapist. Hons: I All-Ireland, 1 Ulster.

Kicks points for fun, but lucky to be playing after the GAC turned blind eye to semis clash with Barry Monaghan.oisinMcCONVILLE LEFT H- FAge: 27. Club: Crossmaglen Rngers Job: Sales Rep. Hons: 1 All- Ireland, 3 Ulster & 2 AllStars.

Expert free taker has yet to light up the championship like last year.steveMcDONNELL RIGHT C-FAge: 24. Club: Killeavy.

Job: Joiner.

Hons: 1 All-Ireland, 3 Ulster, AllStar

Best has just got better. Scoring at new level this year with 5- 23 already.dairmuidMARSDEN FORWARDAge: 27. Club: Clan na Gael. Job: Civil Servant.

Hons: 1 All-Ireland & 1 Ulster.

Most experienced of the forwards, he'll be a key outlet beside McDonnell.tonyMcENTEE LEFT C-FAge: 26. Club: Crossmaglen Rngers. Job: Cardiac Officer.

Hons: 1 All-Ireland & Ulster.

Very under-rated. Forward in name only, he'll drop deep to shore up the middle third and aid the the defence.

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