Armagh captain Mallon hoping for more progress in 2021
By Declan Rooney A few extra weeks to recharge might be welcomed in some quarters, but extending the off-season is a form of torture for Armagh captain Kelly Mallon. Four weeks on from their season ending Ulster Final victory she is more than ready to tear into the 2021 season. Claiming a first provincial title since 2014 in December’s win over Monaghan was a great way to sign off the year for Armagh, but their TG4 All-Ireland Senior Championship Semi-final loss to Dublin a fortnight earlier has left plenty to stew on and dissect. Observing Armagh’s progress in 2020, the manner of their victories over Tyrone and Mayo in the Championship and the challenge they presented to eventual champions Dublin, suggested they are closer than ever to their ultimate dream of Senior All-Ireland success. But for Mallon and her teammates, watching on as Dublin produced a stunning second half to edge past Cork in the final, there are still plenty of improvements to make this season. “We were fairly stron