Tyrone Club Football and Hurling

[Hughie McMahon]

Letter in today's Irish News

Summary

The problem: The Tyrone ACL Division 1 league has just started, with 15 fixture dates squeezed between June 5 and August 23. The first seven games come in 29 days, then after a break, eight more in 39 days. Some weekends force clubs to play Friday and Sunday — at one point three games in seven days.

His points:
Club players are an afterthought. The fate of thousands of club players hinges on one squad — the county senior team, and now the U20s as well. County players get proper recovery time; club players don't.

It's an injury machine. Clubs face rising physio bills and a growing list of ACL ruptures, hamstring and quad tears, hip and groin problems. No medical professional would endorse the schedule, and every reader knows a family dealing with the physical and psychological toll of serious injury.

The cause is money. Clubs are being squeezed to accommodate a prolonged inter-county championship he calls a money-making exercise, and it's unfair to expect them to come through it fit for championship in September.

The fix is protest. Clubs should refuse to conform to the schedule. County boards say clubs can be heard through delegates, but few speak up because they feel intimidated by the established order.

The culture problem. He describes a "totalitarian temptation" around the glamorous, media-driven county scene, with individuals and businesses profiting and clubs copying that blueprint at their own communities' expense.

The ask: Clubs should demand county boards put the same energy into solving this as they put into raising money for county teams, restoring respect for the club as the basic unit of the GAA.

Letter by Gavan McElroy, Carrickmore

I can see where he's coming from with this article but will the County Board do anything about this?

[Kick it in high]

Letter in today's Irish News

Summary

The problem: The Tyrone ACL Division 1 league has just started, with 15 fixture dates squeezed between June 5 and August 23. The first seven games come in 29 days, then after a break, eight more in 39 days. Some weekends force clubs to play Friday and Sunday — at one point three games in seven days.

His points:
Club players are an afterthought. The fate of thousands of club players hinges on one squad — the county senior team, and now the U20s as well. County players get proper recovery time; club players don't.

It's an injury machine. Clubs face rising physio bills and a growing list of ACL ruptures, hamstring and quad tears, hip and groin problems. No medical professional would endorse the schedule, and every reader knows a family dealing with the physical and psychological toll of serious injury.

The cause is money. Clubs are being squeezed to accommodate a prolonged inter-county championship he calls a money-making exercise, and it's unfair to expect them to come through it fit for championship in September.

The fix is protest. Clubs should refuse to conform to the schedule. County boards say clubs can be heard through delegates, but few speak up because they feel intimidated by the established order.

The culture problem. He describes a "totalitarian temptation" around the glamorous, media-driven county scene, with individuals and businesses profiting and clubs copying that blueprint at their own communities' expense.

The ask: Clubs should demand county boards put the same energy into solving this as they put into raising money for county teams, restoring respect for the club as the basic unit of the GAA.

Letter by Gavan McElroy, Carrickmore

Why dont they just run U20 championship off straight knockout, would mean even if Tyrone were to go all the way league would start four weeks earlier. Same with minors, club minors are waiting for the county team to go out for several weeks. It also makes the games a far better spectacle. Its not rocket science. kick it in.

[pomeroy plasterer]

Drome 16 - Clonoe 1-13! seemed like tasty game. Anyone up at it?

[pomeroy plasterer]

Pomeroy Plasterer whats happening your team where is all their senior players from last year.. bad defeat

i dont really think its fair to ask 'whats happening your team' after two defeats and one against the top of the table

[Hughie McMahon]

Drome 16 - Clonoe 1-13! seemed like tasty game. Anyone up at it?

O'Rahilly's much the better team for most of the game, but let it slip coming down the final stretch. Great game of football all the same, credit to dromore for staying in the game and finding the equaliser. Good start to the weekend of football we have in store.

[pomeroy plasterer]

Drome 16 - Clonoe 1-13! seemed like tasty game. Anyone up at it?

O'Rahilly's much the better team for most of the game, but let it slip coming down the final stretch. Great game of football all the same, credit to dromore for staying in the game and finding the equaliser. Good start to the weekend of football we have in store.

yes young mcgurren and sludden stepped up when team needed them most!

[UtilityMan]

Up in Pomeroy last night, great game despite the conditions.

Naomh Eoghan dominated Pomeroy physically, which hasn't been said too many times when the Plunketts have played in D2.

[Hughie McMahon]

Drome 16 - Clonoe 1-13! seemed like tasty game. Anyone up at it?

O'Rahilly's much the better team for most of the game, but let it slip coming down the final stretch. Great game of football all the same, credit to dromore for staying in the game and finding the equaliser. Good start to the weekend of football we have in store.

yes young mcgurren and sludden stepped up when team needed them most!

Definitely, positives for both teams coming out of that game.

[pomeroy plasterer]

any predictions for tonight's games? any upsets?

[An Mhaigh Gael]

Clann Na nGael GAC have unfortunately been put in no other position than to concede Friday nights fixture that was to be played against Brocagh Emmetts GFC in Aughabrack due to it's clash with our Parish Priest's Golden Jubilee mass, both to commence at 7:30pm, we explored trying to have the fixture rescheduled to no avail, we would like to thank Brocagh Emmetts GFC Secretary Declan McKeown and CCC Secretary Michelle Cox for their efforts in trying to have the fixture rescheduled.

 

Who cares about a Golden Jubilee mass      

[Bring back kellys inn]

any predictions for tonight's games? any upsets?

Yes i think Carmen could beat Dungannon well tonight, especially if top marksman Kevin Cuddy is in form

[Gaafan2]

Up in Pomeroy last night, great game despite the conditions.

Naomh Eoghan dominated Pomeroy physically, which hasn't been said too many times when the Plunketts have played in D2.

A Pomeroy team minus 8-9 starters due to injuries and county men.

[RouskyRanger]

Up in Pomeroy last night, great game despite the conditions.

Naomh Eoghan dominated Pomeroy physically, which hasn't been said too many times when the Plunketts have played in D2.

A Pomeroy team minus 8-9 starters due to injuries and county men.

Serious wind hampered naomh eoghan at times trying for 2 pointers. did well to hold on after pomeroy brought it to them second half. Some highlight reel scores from pomeroy in the second half

[Keep er low through Ardboe]

any predictions for tonight's games? any upsets?

Yes i think Carmen could beat Dungannon well tonight, especially if top marksman Kevin Cuddy is in form

Must not have been playing against us last week, you sure you're not just taking the hand here? Do agree that Carmen to beat Dungannon however.

[DouglasBridgeExile]

any predictions for tonight's games? any upsets?

Aghaloo to beat Gortin tonight