Morrison confident Derry can adjust for Tyrone replay

DERRY’S cover may have been blown, but the Oak Leafers have a few extra tricks up the sleeve, according to coach John Morrison.

The element of surprise is one weapon they have had to decommission ahead of Saturday’s Casement Park replay with Tyrone, the loss of playmaker Conleth Gilligan is another drain on the firepower.

But to underestimate the resourcefulness of Mickey Moran and his assistant would be to hand the initiative right back to Derry. Having got the tactical battle almost spot on at Clones last Sunday, Morrison is confident Derry can adjust and adapt to a new set of circumstances, which could include the absence of key defender Sean Marty Lockhart.