Tyrone County Football and Hurling

[Fuzzman]

The commitment and sacrifice players have to put into intercounty football nowadays is unreal compared to even 5 or 10 years ago and so if you're not enjoying it then it seems fair enough to opt out.
We have seen in the last few years a load of players from other counties pull out of squads and not want to put the effort in any more.
I was reading about Jack McCaffrey earlier and how he said he was losing interest a bit back in 2015. I think young people nowadays realise that there is more to live than GAA and make choices to take time out for themselves.

[southtyronegael]

Thanks golden years for clearing that up in a very candid way. A few on here didn't want to hear it but at least a few people are prepared to speak up. Really sad state of affairs how Tyrone football has ended up here.

[Redhand Santa]

Johnny left as he wasnt enjoying the whole Tyrone set up.  There was no fun in it.  Children get into football because it is something they enjoy doing and continue to play into their adult life as the enjoyment is still there.  Once the enjoyment goes what is the point putting in the effort that is required especially when you playing second fiddle to Aidan McCrory.  He was telling me that club football is were the enjoyment is for him and thats what he wants to play.  He also told me that there is a lot of other young lads that are not enjoying it but afraid / having the balls to to leave.

If he wasn't enjoying it fair enough. It's a lot of commitment for someone to give. Do find it bit strange to put in all the hard effort from last November to leave before the championship which you would imagine is the most enjoyable time to be involved.

Don't think there is any need for the constant abuse of Aidan McCrory on here. I probably wouldn't start him if I was picking the team and think he's very limited but he is an easy target. He did ok in most of the games he was involved. Other players had worse games in the league (including Munroe in the first half v Roscommon when he got skinned) but don't get half the attention or abuse because people have their minds made up on who should be on. Half the time people on here haven't even seen the Tyrone games that they are giving their opinion on. McRory also got a goal v Dublin which no other player managed in the league up until the Kerry game and works hard for the team.

[Hotrocks]

The commitment and sacrifice players have to put into intercounty football nowadays is unreal compared to even 5 or 10 years ago and so if you're not enjoying it then it seems fair enough to opt out.
We have seen in the last few years a load of players from other counties pull out of squads and not want to put the effort in any more.
I was reading about Jack McCaffrey earlier and how he said he was losing interest a bit back in 2015. I think young people nowadays realise that there is more to live than GAA and make choices to take time out for themselves.

The first bit of sense on this subject.
Few people on here should realise that there is a life outside Garvaghy and Tyrone county team. 

[The Golden Years]

Johnny left as he wasnt enjoying the whole Tyrone set up.  There was no fun in it.  Children get into football because it is something they enjoy doing and continue to play into their adult life as the enjoyment is still there.  Once the enjoyment goes what is the point putting in the effort that is required especially when you playing second fiddle to Aidan McCrory.  He was telling me that club football is were the enjoyment is for him and thats what he wants to play.  He also told me that there is a lot of other young lads that are not enjoying it but afraid / having the balls to to leave.

If he wasn't enjoying it fair enough. It's a lot of commitment for someone to give. Do find it bit strange to put in all the hard effort from last November to leave before the championship which you would imagine is the most enjoyable time to be involved.

Don't think there is any need for the constant abuse of Aidan McCrory on here. I probably wouldn't start him if I was picking the team and think he's very limited but he is an easy target. He did ok in most of the games he was involved. Other players had worse games in the league (including Munroe in the first half v Roscommon when he got skinned) but don't get half the attention or abuse because people have their minds made up on who should be on. Half the time people on here haven't even seen the Tyrone games that they are giving their opinion on. McRory also got a goal v Dublin which no other player managed in the league up until the Kerry game and works hard for the team.

I know its not Aidan McCrorys fault is on the team but the questions have to be asked why he is?  I personal think it is favouritism towards Errigal.  He is not the first Errigal player that Mickey has shown favoritism to but the difference this time is the surname isnt Harte.

[Tyrone Gaa]

Johnny left as he wasnt enjoying the whole Tyrone set up.  There was no fun in it.  Children get into football because it is something they enjoy doing and continue to play into their adult life as the enjoyment is still there.  Once the enjoyment goes what is the point putting in the effort that is required especially when you playing second fiddle to Aidan McCrory.  He was telling me that club football is were the enjoyment is for him and thats what he wants to play.  He also told me that there is a lot of other young lads that are not enjoying it but afraid / having the balls to to leave.

If he wasn't enjoying it fair enough. It's a lot of commitment for someone to give. Do find it bit strange to put in all the hard effort from last November to leave before the championship which you would imagine is the most enjoyable time to be involved.

Don't think there is any need for the constant abuse of Aidan McCrory on here. I probably wouldn't start him if I was picking the team and think he's very limited but he is an easy target. He did ok in most of the games he was involved. Other players had worse games in the league (including Munroe in the first half v Roscommon when he got skinned) but don't get half the attention or abuse because people have their minds made up on who should be on. Half the time people on here haven't even seen the Tyrone games that they are giving their opinion on. McRory also got a goal v Dublin which no other player managed in the league up until the Kerry game and works hard for the team.

I know its not Aidan McCrorys fault is on the team but the questions have to be asked why he is?  I personal think it is favouritism towards Errigal.  He is not the first Errigal player that Mickey has shown favoritism to but the difference this time is the surname isnt Harte.

Boys I don't understand this McCrory bashing, he is a steady footballer.  It isn't the fault of McCrory that other players seen fit to leave the panel.  He shouldn't be scapegoated because he is picked in a side.  Errigal as a club don't benefit from having an extra player on the county panel so I don't see a reason for bias.  Mickey has a job to win games for Tyrone and if he thinks McCrory is in the best 15 to line out and represent the county.  There may be more talented players on the bench but maybe they don't have the discipline the McCrory offers.  We don't see what happens behind the scenes.  I don't think McCrory has been a burden to the team when picked.

Mickey is potentially in his last year with the county, the decisions he makes this season may decide his future I doubt he would put that in jeopardy just to get another Errigal man in the side or to upset a Carrickmore man.  I remember not so long ago it was said Mickey would never pick Hampsey because of an on field row against Errigal now he's in the first team.

[Il Bomber Destro]

The stick McCrory gets on here is disgraceful to be honest. He may not be the most flashy of footballers but he's been solid and dependable over the past few years and deserves a bit of respect and appreciation.

[Rawhide]

The stick McCrory gets on here is disgraceful to be honest. He may not be the most flashy of footballers but he's been solid and dependable over the past few years and deserves a bit of respect and appreciation.

Entirely agree, not much respect being shown to lad who sacrifices his life for Gaa, sure your not Derry men with the amount of back stabbing he gets

[southtyronegael]

i dont think anyone has said mc crory is the issue here? the lad is trying his best and is 100% committed and must be thanked for his efforts. the real issue is mickey harte who is in a position where he is supposed to have the best players in the county playing the best football possible and achieving as much as is possible. it just isnt happening and nobody else to blame only mickey.

[seanmc123]

i dont think anyone has said mc crory is the issue here? the lad is trying his best and is 100% committed and must be thanked for his efforts. the real issue is mickey harte who is in a position where he is supposed to have the best players in the county playing the best football possible and achieving as much as is possible. it just isnt happening and nobody else to blame only mickey.

Ok so what do you want. We where 1 game away from being in a league final. We have a very promising ulster campaignne ahead. We won ulster last year, getting nipped by a point when we should have 1. We won 4 trophys last year, your some balls along with a lot in here. We don't have the potential of Dublin but we are doing well for what we have.

If your issue is with Harte open your eyes you along with another few daisy cutters in here. I think 2017 is very promising. Get over Derry, Donegal and the belief the players will have will be huge and if we retain ulster I think there is bigger fish to fry

[The Golden Years]

i dont think anyone has said mc crory is the issue here? the lad is trying his best and is 100% committed and must be thanked for his efforts. the real issue is mickey harte who is in a position where he is supposed to have the best players in the county playing the best football possible and achieving as much as is possible. it just isnt happening and nobody else to blame only mickey.

Ok so what do you want. We where 1 game away from being in a league final. We have a very promising ulster campaignne ahead. We won ulster last year, getting nipped by a point when we should have 1. We won 4 trophys last year, your some balls along with a lot in here. We don't have the potential of Dublin but we are doing well for what we have.

If your issue is with Harte open your eyes you along with another few daisy cutters in here. I think 2017 is very promising. Get over Derry, Donegal and the belief the players will have will be huge and if we retain ulster I think there is bigger fish to fry

A lot of ifs and thinking there. If your happy enough losing by a point to Mayo and nearly getting to the league final then fair enough. I thought Tyrone had lost this mentality and wanted to win major trophies. 3 of the trophies you mention are hardly what makes a successful season.

[southtyronegael]

After reading the above post from seannc123 I honestly don't know whether to laugh or cry.

[square_ball]

Johnny left as he wasnt enjoying the whole Tyrone set up.  There was no fun in it.  Children get into football because it is something they enjoy doing and continue to play into their adult life as the enjoyment is still there.  Once the enjoyment goes what is the point putting in the effort that is required especially when you playing second fiddle to Aidan McCrory.  He was telling me that club football is were the enjoyment is for him and thats what he wants to play.  He also told me that there is a lot of other young lads that are not enjoying it but afraid / having the balls to to leave.

If he wasn't enjoying it fair enough. It's a lot of commitment for someone to give. Do find it bit strange to put in all the hard effort from last November to leave before the championship which you would imagine is the most enjoyable time to be involved.

Don't think there is any need for the constant abuse of Aidan McCrory on here. I probably wouldn't start him if I was picking the team and think he's very limited but he is an easy target. He did ok in most of the games he was involved. Other players had worse games in the league (including Munroe in the first half v Roscommon when he got skinned) but don't get half the attention or abuse because people have their minds made up on who should be on. Half the time people on here haven't even seen the Tyrone games that they are giving their opinion on. McRory also got a goal v Dublin which no other player managed in the league up until the Kerry game and works hard for the team.

I know its not Aidan McCrorys fault is on the team but the questions have to be asked why he is?  I personal think it is favouritism towards Errigal.  He is not the first Errigal player that Mickey has shown favoritism to but the difference this time is the surname isnt Harte.

Jaysus I have heard it all now - Peter and Davy Harte is/was only on the team because Mickey was their uncle?? Petey would make any team in Ireland and Davy was up there with the best half backs in the country around 2008. As for Mark Harte he was one of the best club footballers in the county in that 2003 period and more than justified his place in the squad. Youse lads have lost the plot alogether!!

Anyway any more word on this contract? I see Jim Gavin has signed a new deal I think it would give the county a great boost if Mickey signed his new deal pre championship and everyone knew he was going to be there for another few years at least.

[tothetop03]

Johnny left as he wasnt enjoying the whole Tyrone set up.  There was no fun in it.  Children get into football because it is something they enjoy doing and continue to play into their adult life as the enjoyment is still there.  Once the enjoyment goes what is the point putting in the effort that is required especially when you playing second fiddle to Aidan McCrory.  He was telling me that club football is were the enjoyment is for him and thats what he wants to play.  He also told me that there is a lot of other young lads that are not enjoying it but afraid / having the balls to to leave.

If he wasn't enjoying it fair enough. It's a lot of commitment for someone to give. Do find it bit strange to put in all the hard effort from last November to leave before the championship which you would imagine is the most enjoyable time to be involved.

Don't think there is any need for the constant abuse of Aidan McCrory on here. I probably wouldn't start him if I was picking the team and think he's very limited but he is an easy target. He did ok in most of the games he was involved. Other players had worse games in the league (including Munroe in the first half v Roscommon when he got skinned) but don't get half the attention or abuse because people have their minds made up on who should be on. Half the time people on here haven't even seen the Tyrone games that they are giving their opinion on. McRory also got a goal v Dublin which no other player managed in the league up until the Kerry game and works hard for the team.

I know its not Aidan McCrorys fault is on the team but the questions have to be asked why he is?  I personal think it is favouritism towards Errigal.  He is not the first Errigal player that Mickey has shown favoritism to but the difference this time is the surname isnt Harte.

Jaysus I have heard it all now - Peter and Davy Harte is/was only on the team because Mickey was their uncle?? Petey would make any team in Ireland and Davy was up there with the best half backs in the country around 2008. As for Mark Harte he was one of the best club footballers in the county in that 2003 period and more than justified his place in the squad. Youse lads have lost the plot alogether!!

Anyway any more word on this contract? I see Jim Gavin has signed a new deal I think it would give the county a great boost if Mickey signed his new deal pre championship and everyone knew he was going to be there for another few years at least.

Mickeys new deal was brought up at last months countys board meeting...was put on the back burner..

[southtyronegael]

what new deal? unless harte wins the all ireland this year then he is gone. there never will be another dirty deal done.