Armagh county board has expressed disappointment at comments made by former long-time sponsor Hugh Morgan.

Morgan's company, Morgan Fuels, ended its 15-year association with the Orchard County yesterday by pulling out of the deal that saw it have naming rights to the Athletic Grounds. The shock move came just a week after Armagh announced Rainbow Communications as their new county team sponsors, and prompted Morgan to launch a stinging attack on the county's administration.

Last night, however, Armagh chiefs issued a statement insisting they conducted its affairs with "discretion and integrity" and thanked Morgan for his support down through the years.

The statement read: "Coiste Chontae Ard Mhacha are disappointed with Mr. Morgan's response to our new sponsorship arrangements since at all times we endeavour to conduct our affairs with discretion and integrity.

"While our partnership with Morgan Fuels has been prosperous and mutually respectful for many years; recently some complications have arisen regarding the sponsorship of Ard Mhacha. We wish him and his company well and would like to thank him sincerely for his contribution to our county over the past seventeen years.

"Finally, while we always welcome advice on how to manage our coaching and games, we will continue to ensure that this part of our operation will at all times be under the strategic control of our county board." Tweet

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