By Niall Gartland TYRONE will head into the bearpit of Ballybofey with their championship campaign firmly on the line this Saturday, but Connor McAliskey believes they have what it takes to book their place in the last eight of the All-Ireland. The former Tyrone sharpshooter recognises that the team is yet to reach the heights […]
PREVIEW: Potential banana skin for Tyrone in Cavan
June 17, 2023
ALL-IRELAND SFC ROUND THREE Tyrone v Westmeath Sunday, Kingspan Breffni, 4pm(Live on GAA GO) By Niall Gartland PROGRESS out of the group stages has been presented as a fait accompli for Tyrone, but they can’t afford to rest on their laurels ahead of Sunday’s showdown against Westmeath in Kingspan Breffni. The mission for Tyrone (not to […]
A league of their own
March 31, 2023
Division One Darren McCurry – 0-33 TYRONE star Darren McCurry has had a stellar league campaign and finishes as the top scorer after seven rounds of league fixtures. The Edendork man continues to be a hugely reliable free-taker, and statistically he saved his best performance for last, scoring seven points, two from play, in Sunday’s […]
Practice makes perfect for McCurry
October 20, 2022
By Niall Gartland DARREN McCurry is in the form of his life. Last year he was named man of the match in the All-Ireland final, won an All-Star and he was even labelled as the best forward in the country by Joe Brolly back in the springtime. The 29-year-old wasn’t afforded the same opportunity to […]
Brian McGuckin looks at what makes up his perfect player
August 20, 2022
WE asked former Tyrone player Brian McGuckin what made up his perfect player… INTELLIGENCE Brian McGuigan (Tyrone) / Malachy McGlinchey (Edendork) I would find it hard to pick one of them. MOTIVATOR Ronan McGuckin (Ballinderry) My cousin Ronan could definitely get you up for a game. STRENGTH Niall McCusker (Ballinderry) / John Mallon (Edendork) Neither […]
“The man was on fire that day”
August 13, 2022
THIS week we look back at some of the memorable games from former Tyrone forward Brian McGuckin. Teams played for: Edendork St Malachy, Ballinderry Shamrocks, Tyrone and UUJ. Current involvement: Advertisement Co manager/coach, alongside Damian Barton, with Magherafelt O’Donovan Rossa. Which club game, that you played in, will you never forget and why? The 2010 […]
Men for the big occasion
July 30, 2022
Shaun Casey looks at the key men from the last ten All-Ireland senior finals 2012 – Michael Murphy THERE was no question who the man of the match was in the 2012 All-Ireland final, the Donegal captain led Jim McGuinness’ men to the ultimate prize 20 years after they captured their first title. Murphy was […]
Fantasy Advice – The most important full-forwards
February 3, 2017
The Full forward line is the most important line on your team.
GL Fantasy Football: Tyrone players to consider
January 28, 2016
There are a couple of Tyrone players who regularly score high in fantasy football, whether Tyrone are playing well or not.