Dublin v Tyrone. 11/02/17. Croke Park, Dublin.

[delgany]

Hempsey struggled on Sunday . Didn't touch ball or man in first half . Off the pace as well. Steep learning curve.

[BennyHarp]

Sledge the shite outta them Tyrone. It might just work!

Who do the neutrals want to win this one?

Tyrone, cannot warm to Jim Gavin.

It's the squintin' and smirkin'.

I hope Dublin hammer the f**kers into the ground. )

I suppose you need to get your kicks where you can get them these days. I'd say most Tyrone fans dont even know if Armagh are playing this weekend, never mind having such strong emotions on whether they win or not.

[Main Street]

Sledge the shite outta them Tyrone. It might just work!

Who do the neutrals want to win this one?

Tyrone, cannot warm to Jim Gavin.

It's the squintin' and smirkin'.

I hope Dublin hammer the f**kers into the ground. )

I suppose you need to get your kicks where you can get them these days. I'd say most Tyrone fans dont even know if Armagh are playing this weekend, never mind having such strong emotions on whether they win or not.

Generally with this type of fixture, Dublin v Tyrone,  it's a win win situation for the "neutral".

[Fuzzman]

That new Scully lad looked very good for the Dubs last week and will need to be well marked. Last Sunday might be a bit of a wakeup for our defence who looked shakey.
I also was disappointed with Hampsey who seemed scared to get out in front of his man but I suppose he's more used to playing full back.
We drew the last time we played the Dubs

[Brapbrap]

Sledge the shite outta them Tyrone. It might just work!

Who do the neutrals want to win this one?

Tyrone, cannot warm to Jim Gavin.

It's the squintin' and smirkin'.

And the "go raibh maith agat"

[Taylor]

I would take the hand of you for the draw.
As long as we remain competitive for 65 odd minutes I will be happy.
Feel the most important thing is getting a run at the Dubs at CP - the more games we get there before August the better

[ONeill]

30 league and championship games undefeated. They MUST be stopped.

[ONeill]

Dubs' unbeaten NFL run

2015
Tyrone - Draw
Mayo - won by 14
Derry - won by 4
Monaghan - won by 11
Monaghan - won by 1
Cork - won by 11

2016
Kerry - won by 6
Mayo - won by 2
Monaghan - won by 1
Cork  - won by 4
Down  - won by 8
Donegal - won by 6
Roscommon - won by 1
Donegal - won by 10
Kerry - won by 11

2017
Cavan - won by 7

[seafoid]

Tyrone have announced a new sponsorship deal with Duracell and Beyonce

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eJSik6ejkr0

[omagh_gael]

They shall henceforth be known as 'd'invincibles!'

[Fuzzman]

Is that Tiernan McCann practicising his diving and under water running

[Il Bomber Destro]

Job done for Tyrone yesterday with our first points on the board. Not the most impressive performance with too many (11) scorable wides, simple free kicks missed and gapping holes through the centre of our defence. Good job Dublin won't be in a position to exploit these

However, minds should be focused during the week and better these are exposed and worked on before the sky blue juggernaught steams through and rips us to shreds. For me Mark Bradley has to start and get plenty of ball in good and early. If I was in Mickey's shoes I'd go for:

Morgan (assuming Mickey is rotating)
Hampsey
McNamee
McCarron
McCann
Justy
Munroe
C Cavanagh
M Donnelly (assuming he's fit)
McClure
Sludden
Harte
Bradley
McShane
McCurry

If Donnelly not fit then Sean in at No 9. I would give McShane another go at FF although he needs to sty closer to goal and have either Bradley or McCurry very close to him, if it's going to be given a shot give it a proper go!

Also think Meyler could be squeezed in, although can't find a space for him. Serious selection headaches for Mickey.

Would go with something along the same lines, is it not a minimum 1 week absence if concussion is involved? This would mean Mattie misses out.

I'd like to see Burns get a go at 6 at some stage during the league but I'd go with Justy for the Dubs. Wouldn't mind seeing Conall McCann at 11 either.

Instead of Sludden? Are you mad?

Instead of Sludden? No.

Why burns at 6. Think he played u21 one game at 6 and was poor v Cavan. He's played all his football at midfield or forwards. His he an option at frees, took them for his club. Mccann was good at club level but can't see him getting a starting place. Matty at 6 was a stop gap until Brennan returned to the half back line.

Think he would do well there, was excellent at minor where he played a sweeper role and I think he reads the game well. He would also bring some physicality there.

Hoping McCann might kick on, he's a nice footballer and a big lad. If he can add a bit more aggression to his game he could do very well for the county.

[twohands!!!]

Sledge the shite outta them Tyrone. It might just work!

Who do the neutrals want to win this one?

Neutral? define neutral?  one who has an equal deep distaste for both combatants?
But when it comes to Dublin, then I'd be inclined to not mind at all if Tyrone use every last dark art contained in the vast Tyrone encyclopedias of the dark arts, in order to pummel the educationally challenged Dubs into the ground.
Red Árses abu!

I'm imagine most "neutrals" would like to see Dublin get a beating and wouldn't mind seeing who does it.

Wonder what sort of attendance it will attract.

[clarshack]

Tyrone usually do well against the Dubs on Saturday night floodlit games. Think it has been wins in 2007, 2009, 2013 and a draw 2 years ago. Expecting another big performance from Tyrone this Saturday night...

[BennyHarp]

Job done for Tyrone yesterday with our first points on the board. Not the most impressive performance with too many (11) scorable wides, simple free kicks missed and gapping holes through the centre of our defence. Good job Dublin won't be in a position to exploit these

However, minds should be focused during the week and better these are exposed and worked on before the sky blue juggernaught steams through and rips us to shreds. For me Mark Bradley has to start and get plenty of ball in good and early. If I was in Mickey's shoes I'd go for:

Morgan (assuming Mickey is rotating)
Hampsey
McNamee
McCarron
McCann
Justy
Munroe
C Cavanagh
M Donnelly (assuming he's fit)
McClure
Sludden
Harte
Bradley
McShane
McCurry

If Donnelly not fit then Sean in at No 9. I would give McShane another go at FF although he needs to sty closer to goal and have either Bradley or McCurry very close to him, if it's going to be given a shot give it a proper go!

Also think Meyler could be squeezed in, although can't find a space for him. Serious selection headaches for Mickey.

Would go with something along the same lines, is it not a minimum 1 week absence if concussion is involved? This would mean Mattie misses out.

I'd like to see Burns get a go at 6 at some stage during the league but I'd go with Justy for the Dubs. Wouldn't mind seeing Conall McCann at 11 either.

Instead of Sludden? Are you mad?

Instead of Sludden? No.

Why burns at 6. Think he played u21 one game at 6 and was poor v Cavan. He's played all his football at midfield or forwards. His he an option at frees, took them for his club. Mccann was good at club level but can't see him getting a starting place. Matty at 6 was a stop gap until Brennan returned to the half back line.

Think he would do well there, was excellent at minor where he played a sweeper role and I think he reads the game well. He would also bring some physicality there.

Hoping McCann might kick on, he's a nice footballer and a big lad. If he can add a bit more aggression to his game he could do very well for the county.

I agree regarding Burns. A class act, reads the game very well and superb in possession, definitely worth a few games at number 6 to see if he fits into the role. Looking forward to the return of his clubmate Kieran McGeary too. Hopefully should be pushing for a wing back spot this year. With regards McCann, I just have flash backs to his cameo v Monaghan a few years ago where is came on and made a few mistakes, I'm probably being harsh as I'm sure he's improved since then.