Tyrone County Football and Hurling

Thebigdog · March 11, 2018, 10:24:50 AM

The more I see of Cathal McShane the more impressed I am. Also ably assisted by Meyler and sludden these players are the new leaders of this Tyrone team. Great to see Mark Bradley back in business, the goal was class all over it. Lee Brennan is the forward we can't do without although I would like to see a big man in there beside him and Bradley to really get the maximum out of them. Colm Cavanagh maybe? Burns good at the back. Matty Donnelly and Peter Harte have taken a back seat especially Harte who fell over in the tunnel on the way back out for the second half. Sums up his season really.

omagh_gael · March 11, 2018, 11:31:05 AM

You'd be sectioned under the mental health act if you were to ever consider moving Colly from his current role. Himself and Cian O'Sullivan are the best sweepers in Ireland.

Hopefully the team gained great confidence from last night and can carry that form into Castlebar next weekend.

Anyone read the BBC report?

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/gaelic-games/43360853

Particularly the following paragraph:

Midfielder MacNiallais opened the scoring for an attack-minded Donegal side, who played with the wind in the opening period, and when he added a second, a monster effort from 50 metres, Donegal led by 0-3 to 0-1 after six minutes.

How is it that Donegal have gained this mantle across the media board? If anything we were much more commited to attack than Donegal! There is clearly amore focused approach to our forward play and there were plently of times we had 3 players inside the Donegal 30m line.

Goals_Will_Come · March 11, 2018, 01:07:37 PM

Burns was excellent I thought. Meyler mcshane and cavanagh also very good. Brining bradley to 11 resulted in the improved performance I thought, because the first 20/25 minutes were poor. Sludden was excellent in everything good about last night. Certainly room for optimism.

Thebigdog · March 11, 2018, 03:46:26 PM

Quote from: omagh_gael on March 11, 2018, 11:31:05 AM
You'd be sectioned under the mental health act if you were to ever consider moving Colly from his current role. Himself and Cian O'Sullivan are the best sweepers in Ireland.

Hopefully the team gained great confidence from last night and can carry that form into Castlebar next weekend.

Anyone read the BBC report?

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/gaelic-games/43360853

Particularly the following paragraph:

Midfielder MacNiallais opened the scoring for an attack-minded Donegal side, who played with the wind in the opening period, and when he added a second, a monster effort from 50 metres, Donegal led by 0-3 to 0-1 after six minutes.

How is it that Donegal have gained this mantle across the media board? If anything we were much more commited to attack than Donegal! There is clearly amore focused approach to our forward play and there were plently of times we had 3 players inside the Donegal 30m line.

Anytime Colm Cavanagh went to 14 in the past he was a real handful. Sweepers are for the council their are enough players at the back who should be doing what Colm does.Think positive think big.

WT4E · March 12, 2018, 10:12:03 AM

I think Frank Burns is a must in the middle - strong, physical and can play ball!

McShane playing well - if he can concentrate on the simple things he'll get plenty of game time

Dire Ear · March 12, 2018, 01:31:16 PM

Great to get the win and more importantly the 2 points, big game v Mayo.
Shouldn't forget who was missing for Donegal I think--obviously McBrearty would have been very influential, but McGee and MGlynn would be strong also

Tyrone Gaa · March 12, 2018, 01:38:54 PM

Donegal have 2 winnable games so Tyrone cant afford to take the foot of the gas just yet. Nice that the points are banked but another win is required and opportunities to possibly relegate Kerry or Mayo which would be nice. although Kerry will be expecting to beat Kildare. I hope Donegal do win their last 2 games to test Tyrone under pressure. Saturday was a pressure game and they came through it after a poor start.

Lamh Dhearg Alba · March 12, 2018, 11:34:57 PM

Quote from: Fuzzman on March 11, 2018, 02:37:59 AM
We're not gonna win Sam but there is a definite change I tactics.
Lee Brennan and Bradley are a HUGE step up from any other forwards we've played in last few years but they need fast early ball.
It's a discussion board and we're entitled to change our mind but I've got hope again.
Not Gonna win Sam but if we kick the ball forward this much then...who knows

We certainly weren't going to win Sam playing the style of the past couple of seasons. It's still an unlikely prospect but any move towards a more positive style is welcome. You have zero chance of beating the the top sides without offering significantly more in attack than we have been.

BennyHarp · March 13, 2018, 11:03:08 PM

Darren McCurry has opted out of the panel. Work reasons apparently.

southtyronegael · March 13, 2018, 11:04:20 PM

Quote from: BennyHarp on March 13, 2018, 11:03:08 PM
Darren McCurry has opted out of the panel. Work reasons apparently.

just seen that. not surprised. wonder who will be next....

BennyHarp · March 13, 2018, 11:06:39 PM

Quote from: southtyronegael on March 13, 2018, 11:04:20 PM
Quote from: BennyHarp on March 13, 2018, 11:03:08 PM
Darren McCurry has opted out of the panel. Work reasons apparently.
just seen that. not surprised. wonder who will be next....

I wondered how long it would take you to jump in...you never disappoint.

bigtogs · March 13, 2018, 11:07:35 PM

not many tradesmen left playing county football to be fair....not easy...

GaaFanatic123 · March 14, 2018, 08:56:16 AM

Big call from McCurry, been on the panel now since he's be 18 years of age, been a great servant..
It will be interesting to see if any other players do follow suit but I don't think anyone else will to be fair.
A year playing club football for McCurry could bring him on again and gain that confidence that he seems to be missing, lets not forget he's never had a full season of playing constant football as he's been on the panel from such a young age so I wont be surprised if McCurry finishes the season now as top scorer, gets the confidence up and is back in again next year!!
The only worry that Edendork should have now about McCurry is that he is going to have to avoid the temptations of the American dollar now as surely the clubs in the States will come poaching!

southtyronegael · March 14, 2018, 09:35:49 AM

Feel sorry for mc curry. When u think back to the confident, quick thinking, free scoring forward he was in the early years and see what Harte has reduced him to its a real shame. Hope he enjoys his club football this year. Best of luck to him.

omagh_gael · March 14, 2018, 10:19:20 AM

Quote from: GaaFanatic123 on March 14, 2018, 08:56:16 AM
Big call from McCurry, been on the panel now since he's be 18 years of age, been a great servant..
It will be interesting to see if any other players do follow suit but I don't think anyone else will to be fair.
A year playing club football for McCurry could bring him on again and gain that confidence that he seems to be missing, lets not forget he's never had a full season of playing constant football as he's been on the panel from such a young age so I wont be surprised if McCurry finishes the season now as top scorer, gets the confidence up and is back in again next year!!
The only worry that Edendork should have now about McCurry is that he is going to have to avoid the temptations of the American dollar now as surely the clubs in the States will come poaching!

Don't think Edendork need to worry about the American dollar, does McCurry not have a young family?