Cavanagh has no doubt Tyrone have the second best forward line in the country
The prospect of a partnership between Cathal McShane and Conor McKenna has excited Tyrone supporters. By Kevin O Brien Friday 22 Jan 2021, 11:43 AM Jan 22nd 2021, 11:43 AM 5,174 Views 12 Comments
Tyrone forwards Cathal McShane and Conor McKenna.
Tyrone forwards Cathal McShane and Conor McKenna.
THE ARSENAL OF attacking options available to new Tyrone managers Fergal Logan and Brian Dooher is mouthwatering prospect.
2019 Footballer of the Year nominee Cathal McShane will return from a serious ankle problem that derailed his 2020 season. In his absence, former AFL man Conor McKenna became Tyrone’s leading forward after the GAA’s restart, re-adapting to the sport quicker than anyone expected.
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Cavanagh: Could I go back for 2021? I m keeping myself in good nick here, who knows?’
Colm Cavanagh says a Tyrone comeback has been on his mind in recent weeks. By Kevin O Brien Thursday 21 Jan 2021, 4:32 PM Jan 21st 2021, 4:32 PM 7,820 Views 3 Comments
Tyrone s Colm Cavanagh.
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COLM CAVANAGH HASN’T ruled out the prospect of making a surprise return to the Tyrone fold in 2021.
The 33-year-old announced his inter-county retirement after a stellar career last September, ahead of the 2020 championship.
Mickey Harte’s departure in December paved the way for Fergal Logan and Brian Dooher to take over as joint managers.
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Tyrone s Mark McKearney in action for Holy Trinity College Cookstown.
Mark McKearney is looking forward to becoming part of the Tyrone senior football squad for 2021.
McKearney was rewarded for his impressive performances for Dungannon Thomas Clarke s in their run to a first Tyrone SFC title in 54 years last September, and, along with club-mate Paul Donaghy, is among the fresh faces added to the Red Hand ranks. Meanwhile, new management duo Fergal Logan and Brian Dooher have enticed Lee Brennan and Connor McAliskey back into the fold.
The talented Clarke s youngster has set his sights on winning the Ulster SFC title and trying to close the gap on six-in-a-row All-Ireland champions Dublin.
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Paul Donaghy of Dungannon Thomas Clarkes in action against Daire Gallagher of Trillick St. Macartans during the Tyrone County Senior Football Championship Final match between Trillick St. Macartans and Dungannon Thomas Clarkes at Healy Park.
Tyrone panel taking shape for 2021 season Posted: 2:13 pm January 2, 2021
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THE Tyrone senior inter-county squad for the 2021 season is starting to take shape after trials were conducted prior to Christmas by new joint-managers Feargal Logan and Brian Dooher.
The new management team have assembled a preliminary panel ahead of the league after casting their eye over a series of in-house games at Garvaghey, and excitingly for Tyrone fans there are some big-name returnees who had either quit or taken time out during Mickey Harte’s tenure.
Connor McAliskey and Lee Brennan have been recalled by new managers Feargal Logan and Brian Dooher.
McAliskey missed the entire 2020 season after deciding to take a break from inter-county at the end of last season.
And Brennan also left the squad in 2019, citing a lack of game tim opportunity in his decision to opt out.
Both players have continued to deliver high quality performances on the club scene, McAliskey with Clonoe and Brennan with Trillick.
The new Tyrone bosses, who are assisted by All-Ireland winning trio Joe McMahon, Collie Holmes and Peter Donnelly, have been holding trials to uncover new talent ahead of the beginning of the National Football League at the end of February.