Sludden moving on from black card controversy

Niall Sludden has developed into one of Tyrone’s most consistent performers

VERSATILE Tyrone star Niall Sludden has already moved on from a league campaign that proved somewhat difficult from a personal perspective.

The Dromore man, who hardly has a reputation was ill-discipline, was black carded in Tyrone’s final two league fixtures against Mayo and Kerry.

Sludden, who also struggled to shake off a hamstring injury during the league, says it hasn’t affected him too much ahead of Tyrone’s Ulster Championship opener against Derry this Sunday.

“Social media, they are going to make a big deal out of it, but to be honest I just get on with it. The way I look at. The way I look at it, everyone is human, everyone makes mistakes.

“The first day was harsh, but maybe the second one I deserved it. That’s just the way it is, that’s the black card. You could say it is maybe a bit inconsistent, but that’s just the rule that has been brought it and we have to bear with it.”

The full interview with Niall Sludden is available in store today or online here.