Tyrone GAA Discussion Thread

munster87 · 27-08-2017 12:53PM

That Canavan looks like a great prospect

babybuilder · 27-08-2017 05:29PM

As a Donegal supporter it gives me no satisfaction to see Tyrone playing so poorly. One positive that may come out of this is the end it the mind numbing ultra defensive tactics employed by both Donegal and Tyrone. Giving top calibre footballer s free possession, uncontested ball and no one marking!

physioman · 27-08-2017 06:23PM

Yee just weren't at the races today. See you in Ulster next year ðŸ˜

ProudDUB · 27-08-2017 09:29PM

Legend !

https://twitter.com/SeanCavanagh14/status/901872752579239936

Jayop · 27-08-2017 10:57PM

Sad to see Sean have to bow out like that. The only reason he came back this year was a bad performance last year and we do that. So disappointing.

Donal55 · 27-08-2017 11:00PM

Jayop wrote: »

Sad to see Sean have to bow out like that. The only reason he came back this year was a bad performance last year and we do that. So disappointing.

A long drive home with time to think. Where do you reckon ye got it wrong?

27-08-2017 11:10PM

Jayop wrote: »

Sad to see Sean have to bow out like that. The only reason he came back this year was a bad performance last year and we do that. So disappointing.

One of the very best in this century. Such a superb footballer. One of the reasons we admire the sport.

Jayop · 27-08-2017 11:19PM

Donal55 wrote: »

A long drive home with time to think. Where do you reckon ye got it wrong?

I made a big post there in the main thread. The goal from a mistake, no intensity in attack or defence. A massive change in the attacking tactics. Poor shooting.

Really we got it wrong by playing Dublin. Too good for us but we didn't help ourselves either. Looked like a team out on their feet after twenty minutes which was strange given how fit we're supposed to be.

Grueller · 28-08-2017 07:24AM

Grueller wrote: »

Total neutral here. Just popped in to say that I think that ye will win tomorrow. It is exactly the type of game that Mickey Harte has specialised in masterminding over the last decade and a half.

Just as well that I am not a gambler lads eh.
To be fair that dublin performance was excellent and their tactics were spot on. Tyrone are not as bad as that.
On another note it is very touching to see the tributes to Sean Cavanagh. What a player, what a leader, what a man. Up there with the greats.

Ceist_Beag · 28-08-2017 10:15AM

Deleted User wrote: »

One of the very best in this century. Such a superb footballer. One of the reasons we admire the sport.

+1 Personally I would put him down as the best footballer in the country since the turn of the century. I know Gooch is probably favoured by most but I saw so many games that Cavanagh controlled and bossed, especially when the games were going against them and he was needed. He was everything to Tyrone, leader, role model, midfielder, point scorer, captain, just an outstanding footballer and it was a privilege to watch him play (apart from when he was lining up against Donegal obviously! :P ).
Lovely touch by the Dublin footballers at the end yesterday too.

djPSB · 28-08-2017 10:28AM

How many of the starting forwards would even make the Dublin squad?

Not too many I reckon. Maybe Sludden. When you see the likes of Connolly, McManamen, Flynn, O'Gara coming on, it shows the gulf in class. Brogan and Costello not even getting a game.

Jayop · 28-08-2017 01:48PM

Just as an aside didn't I say that if there was any incident of note in the Tyrone game TSG would be salivating to get the chance to lay the boot in whereas they completely ignored stuff from other games. O'rourke I'd say was delighted Colm lost the run of himself for a second.

JB81 · 28-08-2017 02:06PM

Jayop wrote: »

Just as an aside didn't I say that if there was any incident of note in the Tyrone game TSG would be salivating to get the chance to lay the boot in whereas they completely ignored stuff from other games. O'rourke I'd say was delighted Colm lost the run of himself for a second.

I see what you did there!!

PARlance · 28-08-2017 02:19PM

Jayop wrote: »

Just as an aside didn't I say that if there was any incident of note in the Tyrone game TSG would be salivating to get the chance to lay the boot in whereas they completely ignored stuff from other games. O'rourke I'd say was delighted Colm lost the run of himself for a second.

I've stopped watching the 4 lads anymore. Time for a major overhaul.

Whelan and O'Se were very quick to back McGuigen up and say it shouldn't really be dwelled upon during TSG highlights. Donaghy incident was also highlighted and similar sentiment. Rightly so. Move on.

Must be hard to take yesterday's game. Despite all his service, I think the best thing for Tyrone in the medium-long term would be a fresh start with a new manager. It would be nice to see that happen without an internal fight.

Jayop · 28-08-2017 02:52PM

Aye it's a bitter pill to swallow. We just seemed to be going the right direction prior to yesterday so whether there's any appetite to push mickey out I don't know. I don't even know if I want it.

PARlance · 05-09-2017 10:18AM

Any word on how the vote is going to go tonight Jayop? He'll get another year anyway?

BonnieSituation · 05-09-2017 05:42PM

I still think he has earned the right to call it a day himself. However a repeat of the meak exit of this year, next year then he has to go.

thisonetaken · 05-09-2017 09:04PM

BonnieSituation wrote: »

I still think he has earned the right to call it a day himself. However a repeat of the meak exit of this year, next year then he has to go.

We've had 10 years of meek exits, surely it's time for something new. All the top teams have our number, his system just doesn't work against them anymore. Doing the same thing year in year out and expecting different results is just stupid. The Dublin match showed how tactically inept he is, we were getting demolished and it took him to half time to change anything by which time the match was well over. Tyrone have some seriously good players they deserve a chance under a new manager.

Jayop · 05-09-2017 10:20PM

3 year extension.

I don't know how I feel about it. Back to back Ulster and strong favorites already for next year to do a historic threw in a row, but we're as far away from the top boys as we've been in a long time.

Stoner · 05-09-2017 10:43PM

Jayop wrote:

I don't know how I feel about it. Back to back Ulster and strong favorites already for next year to do a historic threw in a row, but we're as far away from the top boys as we've been in a long time.

I don't think it's good news

seligehgit · 05-09-2017 10:46PM

Wow I wasn't expecting that strong an endorsement.There seemed to be a not insignificant lobby opposed to Mickey Harte.

Jayop · 05-09-2017 11:13PM

Stoner wrote: »

I don't think it's good news

I think we'll continue to do well in Ulster until one of the other teams ups their game a fair bit. On the basis of the last two years we're well in front there. That shouldn't be enough though.

PARlance · 05-09-2017 11:20PM

Have to say that is some surprise but I can see some logic in it if it has been realised that something drastic needs to be done in order to challenge for an All Ireland.

I thought the best would be to let someone new in but if Micky is intending on going back to the drawing board or sold them a new vision, then it'll take a bit of time and year 2 & 3 might reap dividends.

It'll be very interesting to see if there's a tactical shake up in the League.

Jayop · 05-09-2017 11:28PM

There won't be. Nothing major anyway.

sliabh beagh · 05-09-2017 11:41PM

its an utter disgrace. grassroots in tyrone totally opposed to harte and yet the few decision makers come up with 3 years? there has been some backlash on the tyrone forums. has not went down well at all. why would mickey change his tactics now he is safe for another 3 yrs? they are gonna regret this decison big time.

nice_guy80 · 06-09-2017 08:07AM

He's basically blocking any progressive young coaches or managers coming through

PARlance · 06-09-2017 09:40AM

sliabh beagh wrote: »

its an utter disgrace. grassroots in tyrone totally opposed to harte and yet the few decision makers come up with 3 years? there has been some backlash on the tyrone forums. has not went down well at all. why would mickey change his tactics now he is safe for another 3 yrs? they are gonna regret this decison big time.

Was it not Club delegates that had the final say?
If it's 3 years of more of the same then it's going to be a long 3 years. I know an Ulster means more than the other provinicals but it shouldn't be enough for Tyrone.

BonnieSituation · 06-09-2017 12:04PM

nice_guy80 wrote: »

He's basically blocking any progressive young coaches or managers coming through

Is he?

Like who?

Was there anyone else in contention for the role?

Jayop · 06-09-2017 01:27PM

The majority of people I've seen calling it a disgrace are people from outside the county, particularly twat like brolly who again made a complete prick of himself and his hatred for Tyrone obvious last night on Twitter. There is a vocal minority within that aren't happy but the majority of people I've seen comment on it are happy enough.

sliabh beagh · 06-09-2017 10:21PM

brolly is right on this one. your not allowed to critisize harte in tyrone. too many people afraid of the cult leader and anyone who voices their opinion against him is treated like a pariah.

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