Mayo make two changes for All-Ireland final as Tyrone keep faith with same 15

Eoghan McLaughlin, who had his jaw broken in the semi-final, misses out along with Darren MacHale

Fri, 10 Sep, 2021 - 16:54

Mayo manager James Horan has announced his starting 15 for Saturday's All-Ireland Final, with Enda Hession and Byran Walsh coming into the side which overcame Dublin in the semi-final.

Eoghan McLaughlin, who had his jaw broken in the semi-final, misses out along with Darren MacHale. Aidan O'Shea will captain the side and is named at centre-forward.

There is no starting place for Oisín Mullin, who had been expected to return after injury.

Tyrone, meanwhile, go with the same starting 15 that overcame Kerry, with Cathal McShane, who scored 1-3 off the bench against the Kingdom, being held in reserve.

Frank Burns and Peter Harte swap places on the teamsheet, with Harte this time named at centre-back.

MAYO: Rob Hennelly; Padraig O'Hora, Lee Keegan, Michael Plunkett; Paddy Durcan, Stephen Coen, Enda Hession; Matthew Ruane, Conor Loftus; Diarmuid O'Connor, Aidan O'Shea (c), Bryan Walsh; Kevin McLoughlin, Tommy Conroy, Ryan O'Donoghue.

TYRONE: Niall Morgan; Michael McKernan, Ronan McNamee, Padraig Hampsey (c); Frank Burns, Peter Harte, Kieran McGeary; Brian Kennedy, Conn Kilpatrick; Conor Meyler, Michael O'Neill, Niall Sludden; Darren McCurry, Mattie Donnelly, Conor McKenna.