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Behind-closed-doors sports listed to resume in Phase 3 (June 29), but only where participants can resume social distancing

Team sports like Soccer and GAA projected to resume under Phase 4 (July 20), subject to limits on attendance and social distancing

Behind-closed-doors sports listed to resume in Phase 3 (June 29), but only where participants can resume social distancing

Team sports like Soccer and GAA projected to resume under Phase 4 (July 20), subject to limits on attendance and social distancing.

you are talking sh1t  there will be football by june

I agree, July at the latest.

No county games with crowds more than 5,000 until August. Club before then?
https://www.irishtimes.com/news/politics/coronavirus-all-mass-gatherings-in-state-set-to-be-banned-until-autumn-1.4234326

Club before it is possible, could act as a second preseason for county to.

Could have the old league cup style league. 4X4 groups, play the 3 group games and then play the championship? Finish of the league cup QF SF and Final around county weekends in the autumn?

County Football in the Autumn, september onwards? Club during the summer, maybe July onwards.

you are talking sh1t  there will be football by june

I agree, July at the latest.

Leaked Plans for GAA Championships?

Galway Bay FM Sport reporting that the GAA have indicated that Club Championships will begin in June or July - No spectators, formats redrawn to ensure each team get minimum 2 games. 8 weeks to complete from start date, which is dependent on the restrictions being eased by June.

Galway Bay FM Sport reporting that the All Ireland Finals on 18th or 25th October under current format. Capacities for all games massively reduced, if allowed at all. Provincial & All Ireland Club Championships to go into 2021.

Leaked Plans for GAA Championships?

Galway Bay FM Sport reporting that the GAA have indicated that Club Championships will begin in June or July - No spectators, formats redrawn to ensure each team get minimum 2 games. 8 weeks to complete from start date, which is dependent on the restrictions being eased by June.

Galway Bay FM Sport reporting that the All Ireland Finals on 18th or 25th October under current format. Capacities for all games massively reduced, if allowed at all. Provincial & All Ireland Club Championships to go into 2021.

Could we see a Rugby style approach? Club and county be playing same weekend and clubs are without there county player or at least the county regulars.

Be tough on some clubs like Galbally and Pomeroy but I can't really see anyone being able to oppose whatever comes as these are unprecedented times.

Could we see the league played out in the old style Frank O'Neill League cup formats? Would cut the amount of games to be played in half.
Groups of 4 (play each team once or home and away depending on when it starts up again) then quarter final, semi final and final.
Then championship after this?

McGleenon was playing for St Pats Armagh who were only beat in the semi final last week and Mark Devlin was playing for Holy Trinity who were beat in the quarters 2 weeks ago. Isn't there a rule where they can't be involved in the U20s?

Not that I'm aware as I think both are overage for minor (u17) now but I'm open to correction? Is it just an internal policy whereby players who are just out of minor aren't picked until the following year?

The u17 and u20 grades are a joke in fairness. That extra year at u21 level would be so much more beneficial for a player trying to establish himself at senior level and it does far more to retain lads playing the game.

Think there was an issue with the CBS players, Oran Grimes (on the panel last year) and Daniel Fullerton were let go off the panel to play with their school. That could also be the case with some Holy Trinity and Academy players.

Anything to be said for moving Peter Harte into full forward?
Peter Harte and Mattie Donnelly inside with Mark Bradley operating off them would have the potential to be very dangerous.

Hope to see Peter Harte continue in there. Thought he was excellent last night. Closer to goal should suit him. A welcome and much needed return to form.
Brennan excellent again, hard to believe it took him so long to get established on the team. Great player. McKernan, Cassidy, Hampsey coming into the team improved things, not surprising because their good players, but great to see them back. Morgan in great form last night and Rafferty excellent as well.
Things to work on yes, two wins during two storms doesn't inspire much, but wins against Kerry and Dublin, top 2 in Ireland at present, can't be overlooked.

1. Niall Morgan
2. Michael Cassidy
3. Ronan McNammee
4. Liam Rafferty
5. Michael McKernan
6. Rory Brennan
7. Michael O'Neill
8. Colm Cavanagh
9. Padraig Hampsey
10. Frank Burns
11. Niall Sludden
12. Darren McCurry
13. Peter Harte
14. Brian Kennedy
15. Conor Meyler

Tyrone game moving to Sunday now?
Healy Park some let down for a county ground.

Whats the time frame on Richie Donnellys return? Could use him around the middle at present.
McKernan, Hampsey and Kilpatrick have to come in against Dublin, Cassidy as well.
With McShane gone again, is there any chance of Peter Harte pushing into the full forward line? Might get more from him in there.
I wont hold my breath but I Would like to see:
Morgan
Hampsey McNammee Rafferty
Cassidy Brennan McKernan
Kilpatrick Burns
Meyler Sludden McCurry
Bradley Harte McGeary(suspension lifted hopefully)

Junior - Killeeshil look in a good position to make the final, be some good games deciding who makes the final with Cookstown, Kildress, Derrytresk, Eskra and Urney all in the other side.
Intermediate - Edendork be very happy with the draw, avoided Eglish and are in the generally easier side of the draw. Their expected game with Moortown in the quarter final has all the makings of a good game, but you'd fancy Edendork to make the final. Eglish a big challenge ahead of them to reach the final, any of Gortin, Owen Roes and Aghyaran will fancy nipping them and pushing into the final.
Senior - likely to come down to winners of Coalisland and Trillick in the Semi Final again. Dungannon look in a good position to reach a semi final and potential final in their side of the draw. Fully expect Donaghmore to nip Ardboe and Carrickmore to beat Killyclogher in the first round.

Tyrone Championship draw live tonight on Tyrone GAA Facebook @7.45pm.  Sure to get a few ding dusters in the Division 1 draw as usual.

Trillick and Coalisland go in as a favourites. I'd have them ahead of the chasing pack. If they meet in the First Round or Quarter Final, it will open up the whole championship.
Division 2, every team be hoping to avoid Edendork.