Tyrone County Football and Hurling

[Tyrone Gaa]

McCarron looked like he enjoyed Christmas a little to much but id like to think he will soon be back best soon enough.  He was 2nd to every ball which isn't like Cathal.  He was promoting his book up and down the country as well.  Like him or loath him he probably still is our best defender.

Who of the new lads has impressed most?  McHugh for me, I cant see Niall McKenna making the cut Mickey has to cut maybe 6 players.  Any word on Harry Loughran?  He hasn't got any game time since his call up, is he injured? Will Mickey cut him without seeing him?

[GetOverTheBar]

Any word on Richie Donnelly and Conall McCann?

Neither seemed to have been involved in any football yet this year? Are they injured and how long are they expected to be out for. McCann seemed to have a very good year at club and this could be the year for him to kick on with Tyrone, he could be worth a try at 11 this year.

Hi all,

Just joined the board, first post!

Conal McCann had been carrying an injury for sometime, even as far back as the first game v Coalisland in the County Final - I think he's still undergoing rehab for this - shoulder injury.

[seanmc123]

McCarron looked like he enjoyed Christmas a little to much but id like to think he will soon be back best soon enough.  He was 2nd to every ball which isn't like Cathal.  He was promoting his book up and down the country as well.  Like him or loath him he probably still is our best defender.

Who of the new lads has impressed most?  McHugh for me, I cant see Niall McKenna making the cut Mickey has to cut maybe 6 players.  Any word on Harry Loughran?  He hasn't got any game time since his call up, is he injured? Will Mickey cut him without seeing him?

I am not really impressed with McHugh to be honest. Hasn't done anything for me to think wow! Maybe im being a bit hard but that's all i think. McCurry is playing well although its January i hope he keeps it up. Was at all the game myself, Thought McCarron was bit slow to get going against Donegal last week but had great second half. Tyrone don't seem to playing as defensive as last year so lots of space in front of the defense. He was marking Fermanagh's so called Talisman yesterday "Corrigan" and i didn't see him give him any bother. Don't think he scored from play or even had a shot. Good to see McNamee back also, game will bring him on.

Pretty optimistic about the new year

[In hiding]

McCarron looked like he enjoyed Christmas a little to much but id like to think he will soon be back best soon enough.  He was 2nd to every ball which isn't like Cathal.  He was promoting his book up and down the country as well.  Like him or loath him he probably still is our best defender.

Who of the new lads has impressed most?  McHugh for me, I cant see Niall McKenna making the cut Mickey has to cut maybe 6 players.  Any word on Harry Loughran?  He hasn't got any game time since his call up, is he injured? Will Mickey cut him without seeing him?

I am not really impressed with McHugh to be honest. Hasn't done anything for me to think wow! Maybe im being a bit hard but that's all i think. McCurry is playing well although its January i hope he keeps it up. Was at all the game myself, Thought McCarron was bit slow to get going against Donegal last week but had great second half. Tyrone don't seem to playing as defensive as last year so lots of space in front of the defense. He was marking Fermanagh's so called Talisman yesterday "Corrigan" and i didn't see him give him any bother. Don't think he scored from play or even had a shot. Good to see McNamee back also, game will bring him on.

Pretty optimistic about the new year

Aye cathal I thought you did ok

[seanmc123]

Sean Mcmahon from Omagh is my name. I don't hide behind fake names like you

[Redhand Santa]

Yeah sounds like he's gonna miss most of the league then which is disappointing as I really wanted him to push through into the starting 15 like Sludden did last year.
Will Meyler making the starting 15 for the league?
If you were to pick YOUR starting 15 (not what you think Mickey might pick) who would you go for based on performances so far in 2017?

I'd go with something like this:
Morgan
Hampsey
McNamee
McCarron
McCann
McNabb
Munroe
Donnelly
C Cavanagh
Sludden
Harte
Burns (hasn't had much of a go yet)
McCurry
McShane
Bradley

I'd like to see Mattie get a go at full forward and McShane midfield but unlikely to happen.

[seanmc123]

Will Barton be behaving on Saturday night? Or is he still hot headed ?

[In hiding]

Sean Mcmahon from Omagh is my name. I don't hide behind fake names like you

Sure you are 

[seanmc123]

What's your name and where are you from ?

[leenie]

Tut tut

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Don't be so defensive Sean , take it with a pitch of salt, INHiding is a good poster

[redhandefender]

Yeah sounds like he's gonna miss most of the league then which is disappointing as I really wanted him to push through into the starting 15 like Sludden did last year.
Will Meyler making the starting 15 for the league?
If you were to pick YOUR starting 15 (not what you think Mickey might pick) who would you go for based on performances so far in 2017?

I'd go with something like this:
Morgan
Hampsey
McNamee
McCarron
McCann
McNabb
Munroe
Donnelly
C Cavanagh
Sludden
Harte
Burns (hasn't had much of a go yet)
McCurry
McShane
Bradley

I'd like to see Mattie get a go at full forward and McShane midfield but unlikely to happen.

I'm sure the Pomeroy boys would love him playing the night before an all Ireland semi!

[seanmc123]

Tut tut

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Don't be so defensive Sean , take it with a pitch of salt, INHiding is a good poster

I know yes, I was only saying I'm not afraid to tell you who i am. If people want to choose their anonymity thats up to them. Anyhow the football is the main talking point on this, not me or InHiding

[Maor Uisce]

First time poster but a long time reader of the Tryone threads. How do you see the final playing out? Are Derry really a spent force? A glance at their panel would suggest they are quite young, could possibly cause a shock later in the year?

Tyrone are going well. Very early days. Are any of the new men going to push us over the line as far as AI is concerned? I feel back to back ulster titles would be an unbelievable achievement by any county squad given the parochial nature of our championship. Will this be viewed as a success? I agree with posters on here that the level of expectation is ridiculous.

I have heard that Dublin and obviously Donegal are fielding teams for these pre season competitions that will bare NO resemblance to the teams they play in the league. The "first" teams are hidden away getting prepped for the league, aiming to peak for the latter stages in the summer. Interesting tactic and obviously easy for a County with Dublin's resources. Would it be something Tyrone could adopt? Some of these players (Killyclogher) have been on the go almost 20-24 months. Will this inevitably lead to injury? Although I would say the players themselves are mad to get at it.

[Redhand Santa]

Yeah sounds like he's gonna miss most of the league then which is disappointing as I really wanted him to push through into the starting 15 like Sludden did last year.
Will Meyler making the starting 15 for the league?
If you were to pick YOUR starting 15 (not what you think Mickey might pick) who would you go for based on performances so far in 2017?

I'd go with something like this:
Morgan
Hampsey
McNamee
McCarron
McCann
McNabb
Munroe
Donnelly
C Cavanagh
Sludden
Harte
Burns (hasn't had much of a go yet)
McCurry
McShane
Bradley

I'd like to see Mattie get a go at full forward and McShane midfield but unlikely to happen.

I'm sure the Pomeroy boys would love him playing the night before an all Ireland semi!

I was talking a team for the start of the league. I'm sure he'll continue to experiment on Saturday night. In recent years one or two boys have got a last chance in the final then been dropped of the panel.

[Fuzzman]

Not a bad team RHS but are you thinking Sean won't be ready to start the first league game?
Who else have you left out from last year? Justy, Rory Brennan, McCrory, Ronan O'Neill, Meyler,
Is Rory Brennan out injured? How long is he out for?
A lot of ye are speaking highly of Munroe. Do you think he's moved ahead of McGeary?

I'd like to see Hampsey get his chance as well but Mickey is very loyal to McCrory and values his speed.
I'll really like to see Lee Brennan get a few run outs before the U21 championship starts on 15th March, although who knows with the first game v Donegal it might not last that long this year.