Roscommon take on Sligo for a place in the Connacht "nal and the sounds emanating from Sligo's rehearsal room aren't good, with lead singer (okay, we'll stop now) Eamonn O'Hara doubtful because of a groin injury.

Roscommon have been refreshed by one of John Maughan's patented pre-season jaunts and welcome back in"uential mid"elder Seamus O'Neill from the ankle injury he sustained in the Division Two semi-"nal.

Roscommon beat Monaghan that evening before being trimmed by Meath and they'll be heartened by that pair's performances in the championship to date. Roscommon racked up some big totals during the league, exceeding 16 points on "ve occasions. With forwards Ger Heneghan (right) and Gary Cox in "ying form against a suspect Sligo defence, they can beat the spread and advance to a headline billing.

BACK ARMAGH (EACH WAY) TO WIN THE ALL IRELAND TITLE 16-1 Odds quoted are from Paddy Power What do Armagh have to do to get a little respect around here? They even transplanted their Ulster "nal workouts from Clones to Dublin, running on to Croke Park in recent summers so the whole nation could get a look at those bulging geansais before they scared the children with another ruthless display.

But to no avail. Ever since the 2003 All Ireland "nal, Joe Kernan has been able to nourish his side with the knowledge the whole country has written them off again, like some sort of one-trick pony. Some facts: Armagh have won four out of the last "ve Ulster titles.

Since 1999, in the most competitive province by a mile, Armagh have as good a provincial record as Kerry's in Munster (three defeats), even after losing to Donegal this year. And they were the superior side in that game before succumbing to a late and controversial goal.

The retort to the notion of them being an 'old' team has been pointed out so often it's in danger of becoming a cliche itself. And yet, Paddy Power have them ranked alongside Mayo at 16-1 for the All Ireland. Quit wondering, start betting.