Tyrone County Football and Hurling

[Lamh Dhearg Alba]

Huge salary to be relegated in year one. In house managers produced Sam year one.

Was critical in first 2-3 games but have seen some good progress since which is the main thing since 2021. Extremely unlucky to be relegated on 7 points.

The team has been a bit of a mess the past two years unfortunately. Add in a number of young players breaking through and general chaos of the new rules and it was always going to be a testing campaign for a new management team. Relegation is frustrating as points were thrown away against Mayo, Kerry and Galway, but I think ultimately the big thing was to see progress and a team taking shape. There were positive signs as the campaign went on that was happening. Hopefully we'll see further evidence of progress in the weeks and months ahead.

[Aaron Boone]

Unlucky to go down on 7, the other three results today all went the wrong way. Hard to believe really.
They should be a step above a lot of the Div 2 teams, but that's 10 months away.

[Truthsayer]

I think judgement should be reserved till end of championship. They definitely have improved last 3 games.. so we'll see

[clarshack]

Unlucky to go down on 7, the other three results today all went the wrong way. Hard to believe really.
They should be a step above a lot of the Div 2 teams, but that's 10 months away.

No it was predictable sadly.

[Goals_Will_Come]

Good to see a few signs of things being worked on. When they could they got early ball into Darragh and McCurry. Big Kennedy a serious operator with conn improving. Some of the support players such as Daly, donaghy and mcgeary good. Not sure what people thoughts are but been impressed with Teague. First proper run at intercounty and doing okay

Peter Teague has been excellent. I'd dread to think how we would have faired out defensively without him and Rory Brennan returning
Pity Hampsey has been missing, they've more than compensated for his absence but if we had him as well in there our defence would look formidable
Interestingly no sign of Hampsey today. Seen 7 players do a separate training session before the game, meyler was one of them but he stepped away from the intensive drills (so still looks a long way off)
Could be wrong, but didn't see Hampsey anywhere today. So can only assume he will be missing for the Ulster championship then too

What's the date for Ulster championship?
Brian Kennedy some asset to have in the middle of the field

Home V Cavan on Sunday 13th April followed by Armagh in the Semi Final on Saturday 26th April.
Does the form of the full back line allow us to push Hampsey out the field to the half back line potentially?

[Goals_Will_Come]

TYRONE manager Malachy O'Rourke has issued a positive update in relation to injured trio Mark Bradley, Padraig Hampsey and Conor Meyler as focus now turns to their Ulster Championship quarter-final opener against Cavan on Sunday, April 13.

Mark Bradley sat out yesterday's Division One victory over Dublin due to a calf strain, but the hope is that he'll be able to make a hasty return to action, while O'Rourke is also optimistic that we'll see a return of Padraig Hampsey and Conor Meyler in the coming weeks and months.

Defensive stalwart Padraig Hampsey is recuperating from a shoulder operation that saw him miss out on Tyrone's league campaign, but is working his way back to fitness, while there is also good news regards Conor Meyler, who has been beset by injury for more than a year.

Meyler, who was nominated for Footballer of the Year for his performances in Tyrone's All-Ireland winning run in 2021, had an injury-plagued 2024 which included two knee operations and an Achilles injury.

The Omagh St Enda's man has remained sidelined in the early part of the 2025 season but his manager is hopeful that his injury nightmare is soon to come to an end.

"Conor has been tortured with the knee in the last couple of years but he's been working really diligently, he's doing everything in his power to get back.

"He's on the field training so hopefully over the next few weeks we'll see him being in contention for a place first of all on the panel and then on the team as things move on."

Commenting on Padraig Hampsey's injury, O'Rourke also said: "Padraig had the shoulder operation in November. There's a fair recovery time from that but again we'd be hopeful that he'll be back in full training over the next couple of weeks and be in contention as well.

"So it's good news on the injury front and we're hoping to have a full panel to pick from"

[cjx]

Good to see a few signs of things being worked on. When they could they got early ball into Darragh and McCurry. Big Kennedy a serious operator with conn improving. Some of the support players such as Daly, donaghy and mcgeary good. Not sure what people thoughts are but been impressed with Teague. First proper run at intercounty and doing okay

Peter Teague has been excellent. I'd dread to think how we would have faired out defensively without him and Rory Brennan returning
Pity Hampsey has been missing, they've more than compensated for his absence but if we had him as well in there our defence would look formidable
Interestingly no sign of Hampsey today. Seen 7 players do a separate training session before the game, meyler was one of them but he stepped away from the intensive drills (so still looks a long way off)
Could be wrong, but didn't see Hampsey anywhere today. So can only assume he will be missing for the Ulster championship then too

What's the date for Ulster championship?
Brian Kennedy some asset to have in the middle of the field

Hampsey on sideline but in tracksuit. Shoulder problem so hard to know how far away. Depending on group games could yet see some championship games this year. Can meyler make a full recovery? Seen him saying himself he didn't know whether or not he would be back

Good to see a few signs of things being worked on. When they could they got early ball into Darragh and McCurry. Big Kennedy a serious operator with conn improving. Some of the support players such as Daly, donaghy and mcgeary good. Not sure what people thoughts are but been impressed with Teague. First proper run at intercounty and doing okay

Peter Teague has been excellent. I'd dread to think how we would have faired out defensively without him and Rory Brennan returning
Pity Hampsey has been missing, they've more than compensated for his absence but if we had him as well in there our defence would look formidable
Interestingly no sign of Hampsey today. Seen 7 players do a separate training session before the game, meyler was one of them but he stepped away from the intensive drills (so still looks a long way off)
Could be wrong, but didn't see Hampsey anywhere today. So can only assume he will be missing for the Ulster championship then too

Was duboius about Teague but great determination good work against Dublin Callaghan got nothing much after the goal(Morgan should surely have stayed on his line wind or no). Liked Daly's enthusiasm and work rate too. McCurry proved his value and cannot see why Bradley was in before him earlier. Kennedy best midfielder in Ireland now l believe. Ruari Canavan looked determined to grab a starting place when he came on. But Dublin were dire like a team with depression and that seems down to Farrell. Real chance to have a good run at Sam. But Hampsey still badly needs but how would he get match practice b4 championship is a problem the way GAA elitism is going killing club.
That head to head rule re. relegation is daft. It should have been a playoff with Armagh. It is a league. The difference between Tyrone at start and finish of league shows form over the whole league and not head to head should count to seperate teams/decide status l believe.

[nrico2006]

Good to see a few signs of things being worked on. When they could they got early ball into Darragh and McCurry. Big Kennedy a serious operator with conn improving. Some of the support players such as Daly, donaghy and mcgeary good. Not sure what people thoughts are but been impressed with Teague. First proper run at intercounty and doing okay

Peter Teague has been excellent. I'd dread to think how we would have faired out defensively without him and Rory Brennan returning
Pity Hampsey has been missing, they've more than compensated for his absence but if we had him as well in there our defence would look formidable
Interestingly no sign of Hampsey today. Seen 7 players do a separate training session before the game, meyler was one of them but he stepped away from the intensive drills (so still looks a long way off)
Could be wrong, but didn't see Hampsey anywhere today. So can only assume he will be missing for the Ulster championship then too

What's the date for Ulster championship?
Brian Kennedy some asset to have in the middle of the field

Hampsey on sideline but in tracksuit. Shoulder problem so hard to know how far away. Depending on group games could yet see some championship games this year. Can meyler make a full recovery? Seen him saying himself he didn't know whether or not he would be back

Good to see a few signs of things being worked on. When they could they got early ball into Darragh and McCurry. Big Kennedy a serious operator with conn improving. Some of the support players such as Daly, donaghy and mcgeary good. Not sure what people thoughts are but been impressed with Teague. First proper run at intercounty and doing okay

Peter Teague has been excellent. I'd dread to think how we would have faired out defensively without him and Rory Brennan returning
Pity Hampsey has been missing, they've more than compensated for his absence but if we had him as well in there our defence would look formidable
Interestingly no sign of Hampsey today. Seen 7 players do a separate training session before the game, meyler was one of them but he stepped away from the intensive drills (so still looks a long way off)
Could be wrong, but didn't see Hampsey anywhere today. So can only assume he will be missing for the Ulster championship then too

Was duboius about Teague but great determination good work against Dublin Callaghan got nothing much after the goal(Morgan should surely have stayed on his line wind or no). Liked Daly's enthusiasm and work rate too. McCurry proved his value and cannot see why Bradley was in before him earlier. Kennedy best midfielder in Ireland now l believe. Ruari Canavan looked determined to grab a starting place when he came on. But Dublin were dire like a team with depression and that seems down to Farrell. Real chance to have a good run at Sam. But Hampsey still badly needs but how would he get match practice b4 championship is a problem the way GAA elitism is going killing club.
That head to head rule re. relegation is daft. It should have been a playoff with Armagh. It is a league. The difference between Tyrone at start and finish of league shows form over the whole league and not head to head should count to seperate teams/decide status l believe.

You could argue forever on what way it should work. I have no complaints with the head to head. If you are level on points with a team, I think it being decided on who won the head to head match is the fairest way to do it.

[statto]

Good to see a few signs of things being worked on. When they could they got early ball into Darragh and McCurry. Big Kennedy a serious operator with conn improving. Some of the support players such as Daly, donaghy and mcgeary good. Not sure what people thoughts are but been impressed with Teague. First proper run at intercounty and doing okay

Peter Teague has been excellent. I'd dread to think how we would have faired out defensively without him and Rory Brennan returning
Pity Hampsey has been missing, they've more than compensated for his absence but if we had him as well in there our defence would look formidable
Interestingly no sign of Hampsey today. Seen 7 players do a separate training session before the game, meyler was one of them but he stepped away from the intensive drills (so still looks a long way off)
Could be wrong, but didn't see Hampsey anywhere today. So can only assume he will be missing for the Ulster championship then too

What's the date for Ulster championship?
Brian Kennedy some asset to have in the middle of the field

Hampsey on sideline but in tracksuit. Shoulder problem so hard to know how far away. Depending on group games could yet see some championship games this year. Can meyler make a full recovery? Seen him saying himself he didn't know whether or not he would be back

Good to see a few signs of things being worked on. When they could they got early ball into Darragh and McCurry. Big Kennedy a serious operator with conn improving. Some of the support players such as Daly, donaghy and mcgeary good. Not sure what people thoughts are but been impressed with Teague. First proper run at intercounty and doing okay

Peter Teague has been excellent. I'd dread to think how we would have faired out defensively without him and Rory Brennan returning
Pity Hampsey has been missing, they've more than compensated for his absence but if we had him as well in there our defence would look formidable
Interestingly no sign of Hampsey today. Seen 7 players do a separate training session before the game, meyler was one of them but he stepped away from the intensive drills (so still looks a long way off)
Could be wrong, but didn't see Hampsey anywhere today. So can only assume he will be missing for the Ulster championship then too

Was duboius about Teague but great determination good work against Dublin Callaghan got nothing much after the goal(Morgan should surely have stayed on his line wind or no). Liked Daly's enthusiasm and work rate too. McCurry proved his value and cannot see why Bradley was in before him earlier. Kennedy best midfielder in Ireland now l believe. Ruari Canavan looked determined to grab a starting place when he came on. But Dublin were dire like a team with depression and that seems down to Farrell. Real chance to have a good run at Sam. But Hampsey still badly needs but how would he get match practice b4 championship is a problem the way GAA elitism is going killing club.
That head to head rule re. relegation is daft. It should have been a playoff with Armagh. It is a league. The difference between Tyrone at start and finish of league shows form over the whole league and not head to head should count to seperate teams/decide status l believe.

Tyrone improved with the Errigal men coming back and new manager getting a handle on squad but Donegal and Dublin played weakened teams to suit their own agendas helping them get points they may not have got otherwise.  All teams would have been aware of state of play before the league started.

[statto]

Good to see a few signs of things being worked on. When they could they got early ball into Darragh and McCurry. Big Kennedy a serious operator with conn improving. Some of the support players such as Daly, donaghy and mcgeary good. Not sure what people thoughts are but been impressed with Teague. First proper run at intercounty and doing okay

Peter Teague has been excellent. I'd dread to think how we would have faired out defensively without him and Rory Brennan returning
Pity Hampsey has been missing, they've more than compensated for his absence but if we had him as well in there our defence would look formidable
Interestingly no sign of Hampsey today. Seen 7 players do a separate training session before the game, meyler was one of them but he stepped away from the intensive drills (so still looks a long way off)
Could be wrong, but didn't see Hampsey anywhere today. So can only assume he will be missing for the Ulster championship then too

What's the date for Ulster championship?
Brian Kennedy some asset to have in the middle of the field

Hampsey on sideline but in tracksuit. Shoulder problem so hard to know how far away. Depending on group games could yet see some championship games this year. Can meyler make a full recovery? Seen him saying himself he didn't know whether or not he would be back

Good to see a few signs of things being worked on. When they could they got early ball into Darragh and McCurry. Big Kennedy a serious operator with conn improving. Some of the support players such as Daly, donaghy and mcgeary good. Not sure what people thoughts are but been impressed with Teague. First proper run at intercounty and doing okay

Peter Teague has been excellent. I'd dread to think how we would have faired out defensively without him and Rory Brennan returning
Pity Hampsey has been missing, they've more than compensated for his absence but if we had him as well in there our defence would look formidable
Interestingly no sign of Hampsey today. Seen 7 players do a separate training session before the game, meyler was one of them but he stepped away from the intensive drills (so still looks a long way off)
Could be wrong, but didn't see Hampsey anywhere today. So can only assume he will be missing for the Ulster championship then too

Was duboius about Teague but great determination good work against Dublin Callaghan got nothing much after the goal(Morgan should surely have stayed on his line wind or no). Liked Daly's enthusiasm and work rate too. McCurry proved his value and cannot see why Bradley was in before him earlier. Kennedy best midfielder in Ireland now l believe. Ruari Canavan looked determined to grab a starting place when he came on. But Dublin were dire like a team with depression and that seems down to Farrell. Real chance to have a good run at Sam. But Hampsey still badly needs but how would he get match practice b4 championship is a problem the way GAA elitism is going killing club.
That head to head rule re. relegation is daft. It should have been a playoff with Armagh. It is a league. The difference between Tyrone at start and finish of league shows form over the whole league and not head to head should count to seperate teams/decide status l believe.

You could argue forever on what way it should work. I have no complaints with the head to head. If you are level on points with a team, I think it being decided on who won the head to head match is the fairest way to do it.

I would agree with this. Armagh wouldn't have beaten Derry by that scoreline had they not already been relegated and nothing to play for.  Other teams were downing tools to an extent from round 5 which also impacted score difference and points to an extent. 

[cjx]

Derry were disgraceful No pride in themselves and McGuigan sent off in 1st half! Still Tyrone equal on points diff with Armagh so supports playoff option. Amazing to think if 4-3 rule in from start of league every reason to think Tyone would have finished with at least 10 points as they suffered against Mayo and Keery still that lapse 2 up against Galway was the real killer on paper).

[In hiding]

Derry were disgraceful No pride in themselves and McGuigan sent off in 1st half! Still Tyrone equal on points diff with Armagh so supports playoff option. Amazing to think if 4-3 rule in from start of league every reason to think Tyone would have finished with at least 10 points as they suffered against Mayo and Keery still that lapse 2 up against Galway was the real killer on paper).

I think the opposite might be true.
I think Derry would have beaten Tyrone if Morgan wasn't the extra forward

[soloandgo25]

Fringe players playing a game last night I believe?

[RoundBall]

Who against? Any idea of team and performances? The u20s had a good performance tonight but I thought it demonstrated how difficult the new rules can make it on weaker teams playing stronger ones. Neither the Tyrone or Fermanagh lads will have gained too much from tonight.

[GlenMan]

They played fermanagh last night in garvaghey. Dev squad and some players from in & around the proper squad.