Tyrone 2-14 - Mayo 0-8: After what he described as his team’s best performance in years, Tyrone manager Mickey Harte took aim at those who had been critical of Tyrone’s tactical approach this year.

“Until the countdown to an event we are obliged to adhere to social conditioning even to the extent of chatting to the timekeeper, officials or other riders.

CAVAN forward Seanie Johnston has criticised the attempt by board delegates in the county last summer to oust senior football boss Tommy Carr and believes the support that existed for Carr amongst the county senior squad was a key reason for him surviving in the job.