Colm Coyle makes a brave choice for Armagh opener

Monaghan manager Colm Coyle will blood four newcomers in Clones for Sunday's difficult Ulster SF opener against All-Ireland champions Armagh.

Tasting Championship action for the first time are Vincent Corey, Damien McKenna, James Coyle and Paul Finlay.

Corey is named at corner back alongside McKenna while Coyle comes in at centre back.

Corrigan is included in the half-forward line alongside under-21 star Finlay who comes in at right half-forward.

Making a return to Monaghan colours is Michael Slowey who will play his first championship game since 1996.

Monaghan: G Murphy; V Corey, D McKenna, P McKenna; D Duffy, capt, J Coyle, J P Mone, E Lennon, J Hughes, N Corrigan, T Freeman, P Finlay, M Slowey, R Ronaghan, D Freeman.