Tyrone County Football and Hurling

[ClubScene13]

Obviously delighted to be back in a semi final but were some on this board watching a different game? As poor a standard I've seen in a quarter final in a long time. We've got a mountain of work to do on our attacking structure to compete with Donegal or Armagh- our only idea at times was to have a pop at a 2 pointer.
On a positive note, Daly McElholm and O'Donnell stood up big time in the second half. Trust in the youth

I'd agree with you sir - will take a win over Kerry or Dublin in any form no matter how it comes but it was a very flat game of football until the last ten. Hopefully we can click into gear a bit better in two weeks time as I'd say it may be needed but a win's a win. Feel like we need to let the ball in earlier, we get a lot of compliment's on our full forward line but if the supply isn't coming early enough then we're struggling to get the best out of them.

[tyrone08]

Obviously delighted to be back in a semi final but were some on this board watching a different game? As poor a standard I've seen in a quarter final in a long time. We've got a mountain of work to do on our attacking structure to compete with Donegal or Armagh- our only idea at times was to have a pop at a 2 pointer.
On a positive note, Daly McElholm and O'Donnell stood up big time in the second half. Trust in the youth

I'd agree with you sir - will take a win over Kerry or Dublin in any form no matter how it comes but it was a very flat game of football until the last ten. Hopefully we can click into gear a bit better in two weeks time as I'd say it may be needed but a win's a win. Feel like we need to let the ball in earlier, we get a lot of compliment's on our full forward line but if the supply isn't coming early enough then we're struggling to get the best out of them.

Agree with both posts. Said it earlier that tyrone slow game down much for their forward line. Still trying to work out what our system is. I had hoped thay Malachy would encourage some attacking flair given the talent available.

[clarshack]

A win's a win! Beating the Dubs in the championship in Croke Park is huge. A brilliant day. I wouldn't get too hung up on performance. Donegal were taken apart in their first half by Monaghan... Dubs were poor yesterday had great win over Derry last round. It happens.
I'd fear no-one. Selection of Malachy O'Rourke vindicated. Was a great day out!

Agree, it was an ugly game but it won't say that in the history books. Sure the 2015 All-Ireland Final the Dubs won 0-12 to 0-9 v Kerry was a horrible game but you do think they care. Not every game is going to be a spectacle.
The most important thing about yesterday was getting the Dublin monkey off our backs after some serious hammerings from them in the last 15 years.

[Lamh Dhearg Alba]

A win's a win! Beating the Dubs in the championship in Croke Park is huge. A brilliant day. I wouldn't get too hung up on performance. Donegal were taken apart in their first half by Monaghan... Dubs were poor yesterday had great win over Derry last round. It happens.
I'd fear no-one. Selection of Malachy O'Rourke vindicated. Was a great day out!

Agree, it was an ugly game but it won't say that in the history books. Sure the 2015 All-Ireland Final the Dubs won 0-12 to 0-9 v Kerry was a horrible game but you do think they care. Not every game is going to be a spectacle.
The most important thing about yesterday was getting the Dublin monkey off our backs after some serious hammerings from them in the last 15 years.

Agreed! Winning in Ballybofey and now beating the Dubs in Croker are both signs of real progress.

Can't gloss over the performance entirely though. McCurry had his poorest game for a long time and while Darragh got better he's still a fair bit from his best form. Has to be a concern that we're not making the most of the huge talent available in the forwards. Also very frustrating to see players time and again carrying the ball into contact or feeding teammates who are about to be swallowed up. The decision making at times was pretty grim. Thank god for the cool head, composure, leadership and drive of Mattie Donnelly.

But we're in the last four and there is much more in the team. That's not a bad place to be at all.

[cjx]

A win's a win! Beating the Dubs in the championship in Croke Park is huge. A brilliant day. I wouldn't get too hung up on performance. Donegal were taken apart in their first half by Monaghan... Dubs were poor yesterday had great win over Derry last round. It happens.
I'd fear no-one. Selection of Malachy O'Rourke vindicated. Was a great day out!

Agree, it was an ugly game but it won't say that in the history books. Sure the 2015 All-Ireland Final the Dubs won 0-12 to 0-9 v Kerry was a horrible game but you do think they care. Not every game is going to be a spectacle.
The most important thing about yesterday was getting the Dublin monkey off our backs after some serious hammerings from them in the last 15 years.

Agreed! Winning in Ballybofey and now beating the Dubs in Croker are both signs of real progress.

Can't gloss over the performance entirely though. McCurry had his poorest game for a long time and while Darragh got better he's still a fair bit from his best form. Has to be a concern that we're not making the most of the huge talent available in the forwards. Also very frustrating to see players time and again carrying the ball into contact or feeding teammates who are about to be swallowed up. The decision making at times was pretty grim. Thank god for the cool head, composure, leadership and drive of Mattie Donnelly.

But we're in the last four and there is much more in the team. That's not a bad place to be at all.

Agree will all above but slippy pitch/ball odd day, but ground it  out. Great experience to lock in. Ruari came on angry scored two, McElholm great, left Kilkenny bemused in his slipstream, as he scored. Real kickout strategy starting to emerge. Nervy stuff about Croker and Dub history dealt with in ropey performance but that is that ghost laid.

Vast learning vast potiential. Beat Donegal before should have beaten Armagh.

Likely Semifinalists Armagh Galway (Comer will never be back in time for semi?) With Tyrone and Donegal (Jimmy did great job straightening them out at HT, Monaghan confidence got by 40th min). Hope we get Galway and Armagh Donegal cancel each other out.

Bravery of Teague immense. That has spread to rest l hope. And best 2 point show ever. McKernan may well make semi? He is worth 6 points more a game between defense and attack.

Out of confusion victory beckons!! More worried about Donegal than anyone but still know how to beat them.

[marty34]

I think Tyrone supporters are a bit fickle. Happy one day, complain the next.

It was a good, solid win in Croke Park V Dublin. That's a positive.  Some players played well, others not so good. That's sport.

Who cares how they play? It's all about getting the win in knock-out games.

Tyrone, or any team, will not be a 10 out of 10 performance in every game. Go to games and have that in the back of your mind.

Mc Curry wasn't great yesterday but is a good player. Mc Curry can't be 10 out of 10 in every game either. It'll be different players, at different times, in different games that'll work. That's the way it goes.

Every game must be taken on it's own merits, a stand alone game. Win it, by whatever way, is all that matters.


If Tyrone fans think they'll win every game by 25pts and everybody scores 5pts each, then they're very naive.

Have a bit of realism.

[trileacman]

I think Tyrone supporters are a bit fickle. Happy one day, complain the next.

It was a good, solid win in Croke Park V Dublin. That's a positive.  Some players played well, others not so good. That's sport.

Who cares how they play? It's all about getting the win in knock-out games.

Tyrone, or any team, will not be a 10 out of 10 performance in every game. Go to games and have that in the back of your mind.

Mc Curry wasn't great yesterday but is a good player. Mc Curry can't be 10 out of 10 in every game either. It'll be different players, at different times, in different games that'll work. That's the way it goes.

Every game must be taken on it's own merits, a stand alone game. Win it, by whatever way, is all that matters.


If Tyrone fans think they'll win every game by 25pts and everybody scores 5pts each, then they're very naive.

Have a bit of realism.

Realism is acknowledging that yesterday was a pretty poor game and both sets of forwards struggled. Realism is also seeing that McCurry didn't have a good game and neither did Dara until the last 10-15 mins.

It's seems to be yourself that is imagining stuff. I don't see anyone here saying we should be winning by 25 points and scoring 5 points each. You're just building a straw-man there.

Both Matty Donnelly and Peter Harte said it was a flat game and the 2 teams didn't play to their potential. I don't see why we have to pretend on here that Tyrone forwards played well.

[Truthsayer]

I think Tyrone supporters are a bit fickle. Happy one day, complain the next.

It was a good, solid win in Croke Park V Dublin. That's a positive.  Some players played well, others not so good. That's sport.

Who cares how they play? It's all about getting the win in knock-out games.

Tyrone, or any team, will not be a 10 out of 10 performance in every game. Go to games and have that in the back of your mind.

Mc Curry wasn't great yesterday but is a good player. Mc Curry can't be 10 out of 10 in every game either. It'll be different players, at different times, in different games that'll work. That's the way it goes.

Every game must be taken on it's own merits, a stand alone game. Win it, by whatever way, is all that matters.


If Tyrone fans think they'll win every game by 25pts and everybody scores 5pts each, then they're very naive.

Have a bit of realism.

Realism is acknowledging that yesterday was a pretty poor game and both sets of forwards struggled. Realism is also seeing that McCurry didn't have a good game and neither did Dara until the last 10-15 mins.

It's seems to be yourself that is imagining stuff. I don't see anyone here saying we should be winning by 25 points and scoring 5 points each. You're just building a straw-man there.

Both Matty Donnelly and Peter Harte said it was a flat game and the 2 teams didn't play to their potential. I don't see why we have to pretend on here that Tyrone forwards played well.

100% right Marty. Don't mind him.. yesterday saying Tyrone will lose if they start with Darragh, McCurry and Dazzler. McCurry and Dazzler  hasn't a clue.
Forever negative, slagging off O'Rourke.. and the new rules 

[trileacman]

I think Tyrone supporters are a bit fickle. Happy one day, complain the next.

It was a good, solid win in Croke Park V Dublin. That's a positive.  Some players played well, others not so good. That's sport.

Who cares how they play? It's all about getting the win in knock-out games.

Tyrone, or any team, will not be a 10 out of 10 performance in every game. Go to games and have that in the back of your mind.

Mc Curry wasn't great yesterday but is a good player. Mc Curry can't be 10 out of 10 in every game either. It'll be different players, at different times, in different games that'll work. That's the way it goes.

Every game must be taken on it's own merits, a stand alone game. Win it, by whatever way, is all that matters.


If Tyrone fans think they'll win every game by 25pts and everybody scores 5pts each, then they're very naive.

Have a bit of realism.

Realism is acknowledging that yesterday was a pretty poor game and both sets of forwards struggled. Realism is also seeing that McCurry didn't have a good game and neither did Dara until the last 10-15 mins.

It's seems to be yourself that is imagining stuff. I don't see anyone here saying we should be winning by 25 points and scoring 5 points each. You're just building a straw-man there.

Both Matty Donnelly and Peter Harte said it was a flat game and the 2 teams didn't play to their potential. I don't see why we have to pretend on here that Tyrone forwards played well.

100% right Marty. Don't mind him.. yesterday saying Tyrone will lose if they start with Darragh, McCurry and Dazzler. McCurry and Dazzler  hasn't a clue.
Forever negative, slagging off O'Rourke.. and the new rules 

You've replied to every post I made this past week with some childish nonsense. I know this stalking probably makes you feel like a really big man but I really couldn't give a shite what you post. If you come to a discussion board looking for fulfilment in your life well then I really pity you kid.

[Truthsayer]

I think Tyrone supporters are a bit fickle. Happy one day, complain the next.

It was a good, solid win in Croke Park V Dublin. That's a positive.  Some players played well, others not so good. That's sport.

Who cares how they play? It's all about getting the win in knock-out games.

Tyrone, or any team, will not be a 10 out of 10 performance in every game. Go to games and have that in the back of your mind.

Mc Curry wasn't great yesterday but is a good player. Mc Curry can't be 10 out of 10 in every game either. It'll be different players, at different times, in different games that'll work. That's the way it goes.

Every game must be taken on it's own merits, a stand alone game. Win it, by whatever way, is all that matters.


If Tyrone fans think they'll win every game by 25pts and everybody scores 5pts each, then they're very naive.

Have a bit of realism.

Realism is acknowledging that yesterday was a pretty poor game and both sets of forwards struggled. Realism is also seeing that McCurry didn't have a good game and neither did Dara until the last 10-15 mins.

It's seems to be yourself that is imagining stuff. I don't see anyone here saying we should be winning by 25 points and scoring 5 points each. You're just building a straw-man there.

Both Matty Donnelly and Peter Harte said it was a flat game and the 2 teams didn't play to their potential. I don't see why we have to pretend on here that Tyrone forwards played well.

100% right Marty. Don't mind him.. yesterday saying Tyrone will lose if they start with Darragh, McCurry and Dazzler. McCurry and Dazzler  hasn't a clue.
Forever negative, slagging off O'Rourke.. and the new rules 

You've replied to every post I made this past week with some childish nonsense. I know this stalking probably makes you feel like a really big man but I really couldn't give a shite what you post. If you come to a discussion board looking for fulfilment in your life well then I really pity you kid.

I have because I was sick to the teeth of the abuse you constantly gave O'Rourke. So get humble and suck it up now

[marty34]

I think Tyrone supporters are a bit fickle. Happy one day, complain the next.

It was a good, solid win in Croke Park V Dublin. That's a positive.  Some players played well, others not so good. That's sport.

Who cares how they play? It's all about getting the win in knock-out games.

Tyrone, or any team, will not be a 10 out of 10 performance in every game. Go to games and have that in the back of your mind.

Mc Curry wasn't great yesterday but is a good player. Mc Curry can't be 10 out of 10 in every game either. It'll be different players, at different times, in different games that'll work. That's the way it goes.

Every game must be taken on it's own merits, a stand alone game. Win it, by whatever way, is all that matters.


If Tyrone fans think they'll win every game by 25pts and everybody scores 5pts each, then they're very naive.

Have a bit of realism.

Realism is acknowledging that yesterday was a pretty poor game and both sets of forwards struggled. Realism is also seeing that McCurry didn't have a good game and neither did Dara until the last 10-15 mins.

It's seems to be yourself that is imagining stuff. I don't see anyone here saying we should be winning by 25 points and scoring 5 points each. You're just building a straw-man there.

Both Matty Donnelly and Peter Harte said it was a flat game and the 2 teams didn't play to their potential. I don't see why we have to pretend on here that Tyrone forwards played well.

My point is who won? Everything else is irrelevant.

Tyrone scored more than Dublin.

As I say, different players, at different, in different games will pull teams through.

In AISF some players will not play well, others will be fantastic.

That's sport.

[trileacman]

I think Tyrone supporters are a bit fickle. Happy one day, complain the next.

It was a good, solid win in Croke Park V Dublin. That's a positive.  Some players played well, others not so good. That's sport.

Who cares how they play? It's all about getting the win in knock-out games.

Tyrone, or any team, will not be a 10 out of 10 performance in every game. Go to games and have that in the back of your mind.

Mc Curry wasn't great yesterday but is a good player. Mc Curry can't be 10 out of 10 in every game either. It'll be different players, at different times, in different games that'll work. That's the way it goes.

Every game must be taken on it's own merits, a stand alone game. Win it, by whatever way, is all that matters.


If Tyrone fans think they'll win every game by 25pts and everybody scores 5pts each, then they're very naive.

Have a bit of realism.

Realism is acknowledging that yesterday was a pretty poor game and both sets of forwards struggled. Realism is also seeing that McCurry didn't have a good game and neither did Dara until the last 10-15 mins.

It's seems to be yourself that is imagining stuff. I don't see anyone here saying we should be winning by 25 points and scoring 5 points each. You're just building a straw-man there.

Both Matty Donnelly and Peter Harte said it was a flat game and the 2 teams didn't play to their potential. I don't see why we have to pretend on here that Tyrone forwards played well.

My point is who won? Everything else is irrelevant.

Tyrone scored more than Dublin.

As I say, different players, at different, in different games will pull teams through.

In AISF some players will not play well, others will be fantastic.

That's sport.

How a team plays is not irrelevant. Are you really going to tell me Kerry's performance today means nothing?

[clarshack]

Mightn't be a bad time to play Kerry after their performance today. They'll be strong favourites now.
You'd imagine we'll be out on the 13th as it would be crazy to make Tyrone supporters travel on the 12th.

[Truthsayer]

Tough assignment Kerry but here we are in the All Ireland semi-final... further than Armagh, Dublin, Derry, Galway, Monaghan, Mayo..
Maith an fear Malachy O'Rourke ✨️

[HokeyPokey]

Mightn't be a bad time to play Kerry after their performance today. They'll be strong favourites now.
You'd imagine we'll be out on the 13th as it would be crazy to make Tyrone supporters travel on the 12th.

Hard to know as the same issue applies for Donegal.