O’Neill happy to spearhead Tyrone’s assault on the Kingdom

Stephen O’Neill’s contribution of 5-45 from nine outings confirms Tyrone’s tactical play is paying off. He spoke to Jim O’Sullivan ahead of the clash with Kerry.

THESE days, Stephen O’Neill is content to hang in at full-forward, performing the role in the Tyrone attack which was for so long almost the exclusive preserve of Peter Canavan.

His value to the team is underscored by his remarkable contribution of 5-45 from nine outings. And, unlike two years ago, when he was on the way back from injury and didn’t start in the All-Ireland final against Armagh, he knew that this time his place in the starting line-up was as good as guaranteed.