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My point is Tyrone championship is so competitive and hardest to win once it is won it has proven very difficult at Ulster level , with Dromore having been so dominant in recent years I feel they will go far in Ulster.Derry club titles are easier won and as a result quality sides like the Loup and Ballinderry sides of the early 2000s have done well in Ulster.But yes Derry titles are easiest in Ulster to win.Derry has a very small senior football playing population and actually over achieves but facts is Derry Co titles are easy to win comparred to other counties.

Are you serious Tyronehead - it's a well known fact that Derry club football is far superior to that in Tyrone.  Despite that Dromore should go close this weekend.  McIvor will have his homework done on Ballinderry.

Congrats to Derrytresk yesterday.  As much as I wanted the lads to win I honestly thought that Killeshil would be too strong.  Glad to be wrong on this occasion and great to see.  Good luck in Ulster.

Didn't get to the game but have to say I'm shocked by the scoreline.  Fair play to Omagh, sounds like the really clicked on the day and turned on the style.  From looking at the updates on Teamtalk it appears that O'Neill played the preverbial blinder and had others to back him up on the day.  They'll grow in confidence now and will be hoping to take it at least one step further than last year.

I've a strong feeling that all the east Tyrone teams are going to do the business this weekend in the Senior Championship.  Coalisland will miss Donnelly but with the American contingent back I expect them to account for Omagh who rely heavily on Ronan O'Neill.  He is a cracking player but cannot be expected to do it all on his own.  Was disappointed with the McMahons the last day out and expect a much better game overall with lots more scores. 

Really looking forward to the double-header in Edendork.  Normally the team that loses the lead is said to have missed the boat but I can see Ardboe and Clonoe sneaking through.  Dromore aren't the team they once were (albeit still good) and I don't think they have replaced the likes of Collins, Garry and Snowy O'Neill.  Ardboe are building nicely and I was glad to see Coney show his potential last day out with some cracking scores.  The hunger of Ardboe to carry them through.

Have to say I expected more from Clonoe in the drawn game.  Loads of possession but they appear to miss a Ronan O'Neill, McCusker, McNeice or a Coney in attack who will kick 5/6 points consistently.  They appear solid everywhere else and will still be hard to beat.  Lavery or McAliskey may just step up to the plate this week against a Carrickmore team that requires a massive game from Donnelly.

Here's to a cracking weekend of football.

Interesting game in store tonight in Omagh.  Dromore going very well in the league but I don't think they are as good as the team of 2007/2009.  Ardboe cannot be discounted though.  I have a sneaking suspicion that they might just shade it.  Their backline may not be the best but with forwards of the calibre of the McGuigans and Coney they may just edge it.  I note a lot of people expect Omagh to account for the neighbours on Sunday - I cannot see it myself.  Coalisland just did enough to account for a poor Killyclogher team and whilst they'll have to raise their game for Omagh the return of their exiles will be a massive bonus to them.  I expect Killeshil, Derrytresk and Brocagh to come through in Junior.  Hard to look past Killeshil for the cup.

I see we still reach the playoffs if we beat Drumragh today.  All we need is for some of the top teams to win the championship.  Was out of the country for our defeat to Aghaloo but by all accounts we kicked ourselves out of it in the first half.  If we reach the playoffs we could do well - here's hoping.  Can Errigal 3rds gain promotion if they win championship?

Sean Donnelly of Trillick is worthy of a mention.  Tough tackling corner back who left his 'mark' (literally) on many a forward.

[Errigal can't be written off but I have my doubts, especially if they were to meet Dromore or Carrickmore.]

From looking at the Div 1 table and the results from Wednesday night is it just me or does anyone think that the Championship is wide open this year.  Dromore will be there or thereabouts. They're a hard team to beat even when they don't play well.  Carrickmore seem to be flying at the minute and look like the team to beat.  Errigal can't be written off but I have my doubts, especially if they were to meet Dromore or Carrickmore.  You can't discount Ardboe with the talent they have in the squad and Clonoe are a more than capable team.  I fancy Clonoe to challenge strongly if they can keep their big players fit.

Have you seen the draw?

My proof reader was on her lunch break when I posted EC.  You get the general idea though. Should be a money spinner for the county board.

From looking at the Div 1 table and the results from Wednesday night is it just me or does anyone think that the Championship is wide open this year.  Dromore will be there or thereabouts. They're a hard team to beat even when they don't play well.  Carrickmore seem to be flying at the minute and look like the team to beat.  Errigal can't be written off but I have my doubts, especially if they were to meet Dromore or Carrickmore.  You can't discount Ardboe with the talent they have in the squad and Clonoe are a more than capable team.  I fancy Clonoe to challenge strongly if they can keep their big players fit.

Have coal island lost a few more players to the states this week? Will they be returning for the championship in august?

Brian Toner and Sean Galvin are due to go this week, bringing the total to 8.  They will join N. Kerr, P. Toner. P. Kane, L. Wylie, D. Thornton, N. Fox in Boston.  When you add in injuries to other first teamers, the team is well depleted from last year.  Hopefully they all come back for a crack at a Championship that looks wide open.