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If block is fit for the semi-final, what defender will make way? The cynic in me says it's obvious, Swift benched, Ricey named in the corner but will play half back, with block playing inside picking up the dangerman. Very harsh on Swift but that's the way it's going to be for me. Can't see beard dropping Davy. McCarron seen plenty of the ball when he came on. Can't remember red sean making an impact, will need to watch the full 70 again on tape.

Agree with that. Will be an interesting selection. Based on form it has to be Harte dropped but looks unlikely. Also think Ricey would be better suited to right half back at this stage than playing in the corner. Swift did well yesterday and deserves another go.

I've been away from the board a few days and indeed the country. So only getting back on now.

Watched the game last night on the telly. Thankfully my father DVR'd it for me from RTE. Some moments of pure brilliance from Tyrone, the Mulligan goal being the ultimate moment. SoN looking sharp as ever and Dooher being a real calming force within the team. It was the Tyrone of old in the first half. Joe McMahon doing terrific work, getting all the balls and moving it back up into the Tyrone half again.

I was especially please to see Colm Cavanagh taking the potential he has shown from the league, into the Championship. Not without error, but still showing the big improvement from recent years.

Antrim had a blinding 2nd half, showing guts and determination, plus Baker rejigging the team to get his tactics right. However, they didn't have the belief I believe to push on and get a win yesterday. Perhaps that was Tyrone's saviour at the end of the day.

So in conclusion, Tyrone showing they still have what it takes to push for the big prizes in July and September, but still need a lot of work to do that. Donegal or Down won't let them away with as much the next day, but hopefully we'll be the same.

I don't think Tyrone are at Cork and Kerry's level on that showing. That backline will be torn to shreds by either forward line. Tyrone are definitely the best of the rest. Still reliant on the same players who are among the best of their time but where is the new blood? Worrying times ahead for Tyrone in my opinion.

I wouldn't count Cork amongst the best. They always show a lot of promise, but continue to fail to deliver. This year will be no different. It's Kerry's to lose this year, but only if Tyrone make it to the final, which I'm not sure they will. They won't be far away though.

As I've said before on the board, this is a Tyrone team in transition and I'm not expecting big things from them this year. I just want to see some of the newer players get a bit of pedigree and experience at Championship football and show a bit of promise for the future. However, with this remarkable bunch of players, who knows.

Would not really agree about Tyrone being in transition. Over the next few years we probably will be but at this stage we are playing with an extremely experienced team. If the injuries stay away will still be very hard to beat.

Tyrone wont beat Cork if they meet but probably would beat Kerry as they seem to have their number.  They should hope Kerry do them a solid and put Cork out for them.

Would love to see Tyrone get another go at Cork this year. Last year Sean Cavanagh was missing for the game and a few key players were suffering from flu. Tyrone also let Cork build up a big early lead with the defence wide open which I dont think would happen again. There would also be extra motivation this year which seems to push the team on.

Like Armagh last week it's difficult to assess Tyrone on that game.   Down (provided they advance next week as I expect them to) and Monaghan will be a much sterner test for both counties. 

Whoever suggested that if it's a Tyrone-Armagh final it should be played in Croker needs therapy.   Half the population is struggling for work so catch a grip.   I will never go to another Ulster final that is not played in Ulster.

I think some people actually enjoy the recession. How much extra would it cost to go to Dublin for the day? A few extra pound on petrol but not much. People dont have to eat out etc in Dublin thats a seperate choice. It would work out cheaper for the average family because there would be a lot more family tickets available. The ticket prices may also be dropped slightly to attract more people. Would be a good idea to play a Tyrone Armagh or Down Armagh game there.

I know Moy were missing a few on sun, but Dromore will be hard to stop and rightfully are favorites. To absolutely hammer Moy when they were missing their couny men and add to that: Garry,Collins & the 2 Donnellys i believe - bring all these men back in and they will take a bit of stopping..

The Moy were missing 8-10 starters (including 4 county players and centre half back and chf) and wouldn't have the strongest squad so wouldnt read much into it.

Anyone like to guess the Tyrone line up for this one? Injuries permitting it could be something along these lines: Devine,Carlin,Justy,McMenamin,Harte,Joe McMahon,Jordan,Hughes,Cassidy,S Cavanagh,B McGuigan,C Cavanagh,Penrose,O'Neill,Mugsy. McGuigan will face tough competition from Harte,Coney and Tommy. If Justy McMahon misses out would expect Sean O'Neill or McCarron in.

Have RTE released theie live championship schedule for this year? Thought it was normally announced by now.

Are gaelic life running a fantasy football championship competition this year?

Terrible news. RIP.

great win for the moy this evening. difficult conditions, difficult opposition, well reffed by sean quinn.

good to see both teams playing football.

comments from the tones supporters regarding the moy being undeserving of anymore than one county player........

Would agree with a lot of your sentiments here. Conditions were very difficult, the game was played in a sporting manner and Sean Quinn reffed the game v well although Colm Cavanagh (who was v good) perhaps shudve got a second yellow with 6 or 7 minutes left.  Felt we deserved to get something out of game but couldn't convert our chances.  Not too many temas will take points out of the Moy this year I've a notion when they are full out.  You'se used your subs very well.  As for the comment on the county men all I know is that judging by that game Ryan Mellon should be nowhere near that set up!

Mellon came on and got a crucial goal v Cork as well as picking up numerous breaking ball that we previously weren't winniing. He's produced the goods before on the biggest stage for Tyrone and is well worth his place on the panel. He has a problem of drifting out of games but always works hard for the team and covers back when the half backs are getting forward and leaving there men free.

[Colm Cavanagh was brutal (again)espicially in the 1st half. He would struggle to make the top 3 club teams in Tyrone in my opinion.]

Tyrone very poor and did not deserve to be within a point of Mayo. Forwards were very slow and give no options to anyone looking to make a long pass. Midfield non-existant in 2nd half. Joe struck out right in front of the ref and left him no option but red. Some very basic errors made today and fittness does not look good either.  Will be fine come May or June but a scrap to stay up now. I thought Colm Cavanagh was brutal (again)espicially in the 1st half. He would struggle to make the top 3 club teams in Tyrone in my opinion.

What the hell game were you watching? He took a lot of deserved stick last weekend but was one of Tyrone's best players today. Caught two marks, scored a great point and was involved in numerous scores. Having watched club football in Tyrone that last comment is just nonsense.

Has anyone else not received theirs yet? Ours still haven't arrived. Not to concerned but a lot of people seemed to have got theirs.

Must have been this show last year that Frank was on talking about the "Londonderry" walls.

Anyone know anything about these new channels that have appeared on sky? One is channel 433 and the other 437. One of them is on a Monday and Tuesday night from 11pm to 5am in the morning. The other is on a Wednesday and Thursday night at the same times. The only thing they show is matches from this years all ireland football and hurling championship. Are they linked to setanta or whats the story? Bit strange that there schedule has nothing else on apart from this.

Just mailed the season ticket off there to enquire about the draw for season ticket holders that had a 100% attendance record. Was wondering what the structure of the draw was and how many tickets were up for grabs and when is the draw:

Got this reply:

A chara,

Please note that the draw will take place during the week and will include saeson ticket holders from all counties (Football) who had an attendance rate of 100%. We will be in contact with all tose who are successfully drawn in due course.

Le meas,
GAA Ticket Office.

Its a bit of a joke. I emailed them late last week and they said the draw would take place early next week and they would notify the winners. They have yet to answer whether there is a decent chance of getting one. I also emailed and asked if they would let me no one way or the other once the draw was over so that I would know if I had no chance of a ticket and they didnt reply.

How do they know if everyone that attended 100% of the games wants to go to the final? If you win are you automatically billed? Surely you should have had to register your interest. Im a bit sceptical about the draw to be honest. As this was one of the perks of the season ticket scheme it would have been nice to have been communicated with as to what was happening. Overall the scheme has been very good.