Tyrone Club Football and Hurling

[Grace Murphy]

Just a few observations from the Championship so far.

- Re refs and the question re assessing them. What happens if the assessors says that the ref had a bad day? Who replaces said ref? It's obvious this year that the pool of refs is getting smaller. I regularly see a man reffing a game one day, 4th official that evening, linesman the next day. Does that take a toll on decision making eventually? It's a huge, huge issue, and I get the frustration but do forums like this help the situation or hinder it? I am guilty too of venting re refs when my team gets a rough deal. As an aside, have Sean Hurson or Mark Loughran reffed much this year? Two of the stronger refs, so I am surprised they have not been out more.

- The discipline in games has been good this year. I only recall a few red cards, and nothing that would be described as unsavoury. Players, officials, etc should be applauded regarding.

- The County Board really put out a great product for the Championship. Team sheets, set up, PR, live coverage etc. We all like to get a slap at the County Board at times but credit where it's due. In addition, teams playing every two weeks means that preparation for the teams has been better than previous years. With the 7 x starred game system next year that should improve further. We should be able to factor in a July break as well.

- The main thing I wanted to ask was, do you think that the new rules have ended the excitement of Championship upsets? Previously teams could have hung in and won with a sucker punch. The new rules mean that the best teams generally win, and that's not always a good thing. As an example of this take a look at the senior and all the games went to the favourites. Edendork beating Dromore might have raised an eye but not a shock as such. Intermediate and the only shock we had was Aghaloo beating Beragh, and even that was not seismic.

Hello Mark. You might get the final with posts like this and if trillick win SF.

[ClubScene13]

I noticed the Irish News commenting on this semi final being the biggest game in Loughmacrory's history as it is their first Tyrone SFC semi final in the club's short history, having only been founded in 1973.

Can any of the posters in the area provide a bit of background on that formation, genuinely curious as I am not from the area?

Was this as a result of a falling out in Carrickmore where a new club was formed or is Lough being just far enough between Killyclogher and Carmen that they were overdue their own club in the village at the time?

That is some game to look forward to no matter how the final goes, will be an incredible atmosphere

[Mikhailov]

Just a few observations from the Championship so far.

- Re refs and the question re assessing them. What happens if the assessors says that the ref had a bad day? Who replaces said ref? It's obvious this year that the pool of refs is getting smaller. I regularly see a man reffing a game one day, 4th official that evening, linesman the next day. Does that take a toll on decision making eventually? It's a huge, huge issue, and I get the frustration but do forums like this help the situation or hinder it? I am guilty too of venting re refs when my team gets a rough deal. As an aside, have Sean Hurson or Mark Loughran reffed much this year? Two of the stronger refs, so I am surprised they have not been out more.

- The discipline in games has been good this year. I only recall a few red cards, and nothing that would be described as unsavoury. Players, officials, etc should be applauded regarding.

- The County Board really put out a great product for the Championship. Team sheets, set up, PR, live coverage etc. We all like to get a slap at the County Board at times but credit where it's due. In addition, teams playing every two weeks means that preparation for the teams has been better than previous years. With the 7 x starred game system next year that should improve further. We should be able to factor in a July break as well.

- The main thing I wanted to ask was, do you think that the new rules have ended the excitement of Championship upsets? Previously teams could have hung in and won with a sucker punch. The new rules mean that the best teams generally win, and that's not always a good thing. As an example of this take a look at the senior and all the games went to the favourites. Edendork beating Dromore might have raised an eye but not a shock as such. Intermediate and the only shock we had was Aghaloo beating Beragh, and even that was not seismic.

Very good post apart from the mark loughran bit. He has done his fair share of games. County board do a brilliant job promoting our games

[nrico2006]

What's the craic with the highlight videos on Tyrone GAAs YouTube channel? Does nobody check them before posting? Always end before the game is over.

[Mikhailov]

has conroy reffed in the championship yet?, did excellent job in relegation playoff at clonoe last year and physically in good shape, should be getting the bigger games before meenagh

Think Conroy fine Errigal v Ardboe plus an intermediate game but haven't seen him since
Conroy is a decent referee in fairness.

[TheDergView]

My predictions-
Both games to be in Omagh? Sean hurson reffing Trillick v Errigal. Errigal by 3.
Carmen v Lough - reffed by Gary Gormley. Steering towards Carmen by 2

[Mikhailov]

My predictions-
Both games to be in Omagh? Sean hurson reffing Trillick v Errigal. Errigal by 3.
Carmen v Lough - reffed by Gary Gormley. Steering towards Carmen by 2

Gary Gormley shouldn't even be allowed into watch the game, never mind referee it.

I go with Eanetta doing Trillick game & Hurson doing Carmen game.

[Truthsayer]

My predictions-
Both games to be in Omagh? Sean hurson reffing Trillick v Errigal. Errigal by 3.
Carmen v Lough - reffed by Gary Gormley. Steering towards Carmen by 2

Not Omagh! Please! We have a great championship. Omagh is a cold soulless kip. Carrickmore v Loughmacrory game could go to Pomeroy... preferably Dungannon.

[thebigfullforward]

My predictions-
Both games to be in Omagh? Sean hurson reffing Trillick v Errigal. Errigal by 3.
Carmen v Lough - reffed by Gary Gormley. Steering towards Carmen by 2

Not Omagh! Please! We have a great championship. Omagh is a cold soulless kip. Carrickmore v Loughmacrory game could go to Pomeroy... preferably Dungannon.

Not a fan of Healy Park either but feel like it wouldn't be the worst to host a game as big as Carmen and Lough. Would draw some neutrals the same as the league game this year

[tiempo]

Chance of the semis being back to back double header in Omagh?

I think you get a better product (game) in other venues, Dungannon and Carrickmore are just special venues that lend themselves to great games

Look forward to the next set of post match interviews confirming that there's never an easy game in the Tyrone Championship and semi finals are for winning

[Goals_Will_Come]

What would be best would be:

Errigal V Trillick in Carrickmore.
Carrickmore V Loughmacrory in Dungannon.

But probably looking at a Healy Park double header like Intermediate.

[Themanupnorth]

What would be best would be:

Errigal V Trillick in Carrickmore.
Carrickmore V Loughmacrory in Dungannon.

But probably looking at a Healy Park double header like Intermediate.

Can't see this being a double header. The size of the two games will attract massive crowds and county board will be rubbing their hands with the money they could make

[ClubScene13]

No chance of a double header, it's been a particularly bad year for replays in all 3 grades.

I actually wouldn't rule out the intermediate and senior finals being moved to a Saturday if they thought it was going to clash with county finals in Derry, Armagh, Down etc

[tiempo]

Going back to an earlier point on eligibility

If the rules that govern eligibility for Reserve Knockout are informed by adult Championship participation i.e. you can't play RK having played in your clubs previous AC match, even if that game was the previous year, then RK is a de faco Championship despite there being considerable efforts to give the illusion that it isn't, something that needs a motion at convention i would imagine especially as there are implications for onward transfers

[Boghopper]

Going back to an earlier point on eligibility

If the rules that govern eligibility for Reserve Knockout are informed by adult Championship participation i.e. you can't play RK having played in your clubs previous AC match, even if that game was the previous year, then RK is a de faco Championship despite there being considerable efforts to give the illusion that it isn't, something that needs a motion at convention i would imagine especially as there are implications for onward transfers

County by laws cannot conflict with the official guide I believe, any motion would need to be well thought out. Championships are now at the business end of things can the winners of Loughmacrory and Carmen lift the O'Neill cup Loughmacrory's work at underage bearing fruit. Clonoe going about their business quietly and should have too much for Aghaloo who have had a solid year. Drumragh could also nip the much hyped Cookstown who are undoubtedly talented but physically light.