Refixture: Tír Eoghain vs An Cabhán, Omagh, Sunday 12th March @14:00

[redhandefender]

Gough had heard McCann had booked the St Endas sun bed between 10am and 1.30 and didn't want to be seen in public too long without a top up!

It was between a sunbed and ice bath for the St enda's lad but the sunbed won out and has proved a great hit.

[WT4E]

is this on tv?

[Fuzzman]

Doubt it WT4 as TG4 have live & deferred hurling on.

[mrdeeds]

In case ye Cavan boyos didn't hear Tyrone officials wanted to call the last game off at 10.30 that Sunday morning as a local ref inspected the pitch.
Apparently Croke Park officials didn't want it cancelled and so asked the Armagh ref to call in to Omagh on his way to Ballybofey and he also deemed the pitch unplayable. He took photos and sent them to HQ but they said they will wait now to hear from the match official Gough who only arrived to the pitch at 1.22pm. Disgraceful decision making by HQ yet not a word about this on the media.

Should Tyrone win this we would go top of the table with 7 points and high hopes of making the league final.
Cavan appear to be struggling as many predicted and another defeat would please those teams just above them.

Tyrone went and trained in Gervaghey from what I heard. So they knew game was off and yet Cavan team travelled and supporters. Bad form. Tyrone team supposedly met Cavan bus when they were heading to training.

As for game I have no confidence at all.and expect Tyrone to win pulling up.

[mrdeeds]

Right Keeahvaaawn boyos, let's be having you, into our theatre of unbounded delights!

We were there already in case you missed.

[Fear ón Srath Bán]

Right Keeahvaaawn boyos, let's be having you, into our theatre of unbounded delights!

We were there already in case you missed.

Nope, didn't miss, but no ball was played in case you didn't notice And you can blame the numpties in HQ for that, not ourselves, who would have given the Cavan folk plenty of notice if we'd been left to our own devices.

Safe journeys regardless.

[Fuzzman]

McGleenan under huge pressure to beat Harte once again by John Campbell Belfast Tele

When former Red Hands ace Mattie McGleenan steered Cavan to victory over his native county at the start of the McKenna Cup, it was thought to be a portent of even better things to come.

But the Breffni side did not make the semi-finals of the competition and to date have garnered just a solitary point in a league campaign that has been uninspiring.

With less than a quarter of the year gone, McGleenan already finds himself under pressure as his side bid to haul themselves out of the relegation zone.

Yet the affable Eglish clubman retains faith in his players as he prepares for what is surely the biggest test of his county managerial career to date at Healy Park, Omagh this weekend.

"You can build on anything with a group of players who refuse to give up," said a defiant McGleenan - a ringing endorsement of what he feels is his squad's commitment and spirit.

But these qualities alone may not be sufficient to halt Tyrone's surge to what manager Harte hopes will be a place in the final.
In contrast to Cavan's travails, the Red Hands are currently bracketed with Donegal and Monaghan in second place fully aware that a win on Sunday will thrust them clear of Dublin at the top, at least temporarily.

Niall Sludden missed the win over Monaghan last Saturday with a hamstring injury and may be unavailable again this weekend while Lee Brennan is expected to be rested in advance of next Wednesday's Ulster U21 Championship meeting with Donegal.

A number of other U21 squad members are also in the senior panel but have not been in the starting line-up of late so their total focus will be on the provincial Championship.

While Tyrone entertain realistic ambitions of wrestling the title from Dublin, they will need to address some shortcomings as they bid to land the second most important trophy in the football sphere.

They have scored only one goal in three matches, they surrendered the initiative to 13-man Monaghan in the second half last weekend and they have been spurning rather too many scoring chances.

Following Sunday's joust with Cavan, the Red Hands face trips to Donegal and Kerry and will host Mayo.

Harte has made it clear that he expects more from his side against a Cavan outfit that has drawn with Monaghan and lost to Dublin and Donegal.

Harte stated: "We have got a real desire to get our home points this year and if we can achieve that then it's a big step towards retaining our Division One status.

"If we had played in the first half the way we played in the second half against Monaghan then I don't think we would have got the two points so we know what we have to do this Sunday."

It can be taken for granted that remaining in the top tier will be the very least Harte will expect from his side.

Already there is a strong school of thought that would suggest the Red Hands will cross swords with Dublin in the league final once again.

The Dubs have won two and drawn two of the four games they have played to date and their next outing is against Kerry on Saturday week, which will be followed by a home game against Roscommon on March 25 and their last scheduled match against Monaghan on April 2.

Jim Gavin's side have the little matter of attempting to set a new unbeaten record in their remaining fixtures to contend with.

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I wonder will we see Mattie remain at 14? Will Bradley come back in for Ronan O'Neill?
I think for every game in the league Mickey has changed the lineup just before the start of the match.

[vallankumous]

In case ye Cavan boyos didn't hear Tyrone officials wanted to call the last game off at 10.30 that Sunday morning as a local ref inspected the pitch.
Apparently Croke Park officials didn't want it cancelled and so asked the Armagh ref to call in to Omagh on his way to Ballybofey and he also deemed the pitch unplayable. He took photos and sent them to HQ but they said they will wait now to hear from the match official Gough who only arrived to the pitch at 1.22pm. Disgraceful decision making by HQ yet not a word about this on the media.

That's unbelievable. Really, it's hard to believe that was the course of events.
I'm not questioning your report, it's just bonkers.

[Fuzzman]

https://www.balls.ie/gaa/omagh-359967

Bonkers but at least it shows a bit of common sense on Tyrone's part that they reported it early but nobody would heed them. Scary that HQ were willing to risk players welfare just so that there wouldn't be a re-fixture

[Fear ón Srath Bán]

Tyrone team v Cavan Allianz Football League 12/3/17

Ionad: Páirc Uí hÉilí, an Omaigh

Senior Appearances in brackets
1 – Niall Morgan – Éadan na dTorc (57)
2 – Pádraig Hampsey – Oileán a'Ghuail (16)
3 – Ronan McNamee – Achadh Uí Aráin (59)
4 – Cathal McCarron – An Droim Mór (94)
5 – Tiernan McCann – Coill an Chlochair (50)
6 – Justin McMahon – An Omaigh (106)
7 – Rory Brennan – Trí Leac (23)
8 – Colm Cavanagh – An Mhaigh (130)
9 – Padraig McNulty – Dún Geanainn (36)
10 – Conor Meyler – An Omaigh (18 )
11 – Kieran McGeary – Cabhán a'Chaortainn (13)
12 – Peter Harte – Aireagal Chiaráin (112)
13 – Darren McCurry – Éadan na dTorc (69)
14 – Sean Cavanagh (C) – An Mhaigh (230)
15 – Matthew Donnelly – Trí Leac (87)

16 – Mickey O'Neill – Cluain Eo (22)
17 – Mark Bradley – Coill an Chlochair (29)
18 – Frank Burns – Cabhán a'Chaortainn (2)
19 – Conall McCann – Coill an Chlochair (24)
20 – Declan McClure – Cluain Eo (8 )
21 – Aidan McCrory – Aireagal Chiaráin (91)
22 – Hugh Pat McGeary – Cabhán a'Chaortainn (8 )
23 – Ronan McHugh – Achadh Uí Aráin (5)
24 – Cathal McShane – E. R. Uí Néill (24)
25 – Jonathan Monroe – An Charraig Mhór (17)
26 – Ronan O'Neill – An Omaigh (62)
27 – Cahir McCullagh – An Caisleán Glas (6)
28 – Michael Cassidy – Ard Bó (1)
29 – Harry Loughran – An Mhaigh (0)

[omagh_gael]

Interesting line up. Not that they'll play there all game but Mickey clearly going for a more direct approach at times with Mattie and Sean named in FF line.

[Il Bomber Destro]

Interesting line up. Not that they'll play there all game but Mickey clearly going for a more direct approach at times with Mattie and Sean named in FF line.

Interesting to see how they get on alright. Should allow us to vary the play up anyway?

What's up with McNabb? Hasn't featured in the league yet, is he out for long?

Big chance for McNulty as well.

[Fuzzman]

I like the look of that team and if Sudden was playing it would be near my first choice team.
I wonder will McNulty finally get to line out for a game.
Good to see Mickey still trying out things before he gets the sack

[GaelTheGael]

Tyrone team v Cavan Allianz Football League 12/3/17

Ionad: Páirc Uí hÉilí, an Omaigh

Senior Appearances in brackets
1 – Niall Morgan – Éadan na dTorc (57)
2 – Pádraig Hampsey – Oileán a'Ghuail (16)
3 – Ronan McNamee – Achadh Uí Aráin (59)
4 – Cathal McCarron – An Droim Mór (94)
5 – Tiernan McCann – Coill an Chlochair (50)
6 – Justin McMahon – An Omaigh (106)
7 – Rory Brennan – Trí Leac (23)
8 – Colm Cavanagh – An Mhaigh (130)
9 – Padraig McNulty – Dún Geanainn (36)
10 – Conor Meyler – An Omaigh (18 )
11 – Kieran McGeary – Cabhán a'Chaortainn (13)
12 – Peter Harte – Aireagal Chiaráin (112)
13 – Darren McCurry – Éadan na dTorc (69)
14 – Sean Cavanagh (C) – An Mhaigh (230)
15 – Matthew Donnelly – Trí Leac (87)

16 – Mickey O'Neill – Cluain Eo (22)
17 – Mark Bradley – Coill an Chlochair (29)
18 – Frank Burns – Cabhán a'Chaortainn (2)
19 – Conall McCann – Coill an Chlochair (24)
20 – Declan McClure – Cluain Eo (8 )
21 – Aidan McCrory – Aireagal Chiaráin (91)
22 – Hugh Pat McGeary – Cabhán a'Chaortainn (8 )
23 – Ronan McHugh – Achadh Uí Aráin (5)
24 – Cathal McShane – E. R. Uí Néill (24)
25 – Jonathan Monroe – An Charraig Mhór (17)
26 – Ronan O'Neill – An Omaigh (62)
27 – Cahir McCullagh – An Caisleán Glas (6)
28 – Michael Cassidy – Ard Bó (1)
29 – Harry Loughran – An Mhaigh (0)

Happy to see Brennan get the start but at the same time dissapointed not to see Burns get another shot.
Encouraging having those two men inside, atleast gives the option of mixing it up a bit.

[WT4E]

Whats wrong with Sludden?