Kieran Shannon: There was no second chance for anyone in 2021 — except Tyrone

The Red Hands' determination to stand their ground off the pitch is only matched by their focus on it
Kieran Shannon: There was no second chance for anyone in 2021 — except Tyrone

Tyrone celebrate with the Sam Maguire. Picture INPHO/Ryan Byrne

Although at one stage this summer Tyrone would have seemed the most surprising as well as contentious of champions, in many ways it’s fitting that they’re the ones who’ve ended up walking away with Sam Maguire.

Just as much as the championship saved Tyrone by waiting for them, Tyrone pretty much saved the championship.

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