By Alan Rodgers A DETERMINED display when many had been forecasting a comprehensive defeat for Tyrone in yesterday’s Ulster Championship opener at the Athletic Grounds has brought hope for the Red Hands despite the disappointment of a narrow loss. Few gave Malachy O’Rourke and the players much chance following a shaky start to the season. […]
With the football action taking a break before a crucial final stretch, a look at who has been splitting the posts By Shaun Casey Dominic McEnhill (Antrim) 0-18 ANTRIM have experienced an upturn in their fortunes recently, winning their last two games after suffering three defeats on the trot. The likes of Ryan McQuillan and Pat Shivers […]
By Niall Gartland Across their two McKenna Cup group stage matches, Tyrone boss Malachy O’Rourke handed game-time to a grand total of 30 players – a figure inclusive of 11 lads who had never before played a single minute at senior intercounty level. On top of that, there are various players who are yet to take to […]
IN Gaelic football today, the off-season isn’t what it used to be. Gone are the days of hanging up the boots for two months and returning to training to “get fit again.” Between longer seasons, club commitments, and early league campaigns, the off-season window seems to shrink every year. But even if it’s short, it’s still […]
By Shaun Casey THE prospect of facing arch-rivals Tyrone, as All-Ireland champions, will raise the blood pressure for many Armagh supporters but for their manager Kieran McGeeney, Saturday’s showdown will just be another day at the office. The rivalry shared between the two counties reached its tipping point during McGeeney’s playing days. Armagh and Tyrone […]
By Niall Gartland TYRONE have found themselves dragged into a battle for Division One survival, and Malachy O’Rourke says there’s “no point in crying” about the situation. The Red Hands really could have done with a win against Kerry last Sunday, but it didn’t happen and it will take a huge effort to climb towards […]
By Barry O’Donnell WHILE hoping for a reaction after their eight point defeat to Armagh last time out, Tyrone manager Malachy O’Rourke concedes that for the second game running this weekend they are facing a potential wounded animal in its own patch. Just as the pumped up Orchard boys were desperate for a response against […]
All-Ireland Club SFC Final Errigal Ciaran v Cuala Sunday, Croke Park, 3.40pm By Michael McMullan HISTORY will be made on Sunday and there will be a new name etched on the base of the Andy Merrigan Cup. Errigal Ciaran and Cuala are new kids on the block, playing in a first ever senior final. And […]
BEFORE the throw in, Killarney Dr Crokes’ manager Pat O’Shea looked worried. He had every right to be. Torturing Kerry men is, after all, a cherished Canavan family tradition. God, meanwhile, was smiling and chatting in the stand, as though he knew something the rest of us didn’t. Which I suppose is one of the benefits […]
I HAVE been saying it for a number of years now but I think club football, when played at the highest level, trumps county on all fronts. In the club scene we get more drama, more excitement, more carefree approach and that is refreshing to see. Last weekend we were treated to two brilliant games […]
