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Forker 'delighted it all came together' in Ulster final
Key takeaways
- Forker has now skippered Armagh to an All-Ireland title and a first Anglo-Celt Cup since 2008
- Armagh captain Aidan Forker said that his side "were due one" as they ended an 18-year wait for an Ulster Championship title with a thrilling 2-28 to 0-25 win over Monaghan after extra time.
- "It's something I've seen in my head for a long time [lifting the Anglo Celt-Cup].
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Forker has now skippered Armagh to an All-Ireland title and a first Anglo-Celt Cup since 2008
Armagh captain Aidan Forker said that his side "were due one" as they ended an 18-year wait for an Ulster Championship title with a thrilling 2-28 to 0-25 win over Monaghan after extra time.
Playing in their fourth successive Ulster final, having lost the previous three, Kieran Mc Geeney's side led by seven at one stage of the second half at Clones and looked on course for victory before Monaghan fought back to force extra time.
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