Red Hands have the know how

IN this strange period of intransigence towards the broadcast media from GPA members and in light of the banalities being uttered by many inter-county players in the build-up to big matches, it was rather refreshing to hear the opinions of injured Tyrone midfielder Enda McGinley in an interview earlier this week.

He admitted that “the fact Antrim is in it (tomorrow’s Ulster final) probably adds to the sense of occasion. It reminds us as players that it is a big event to be a part of and it is big to win these things. From a Tyrone point of view we are seeing this match as a progression towards our overall goals for the season but Antrim being in it, and the whole excitement and sense of occasion that has brought to it, really adds to the day. It probably increases the enjoyment of being part of it from our point of view.”

McGinley, of course, has a unique perspective on the game as he is married to the sister of Antrim senior stars Michael and Tomás McCann but his comments are enlightening in that they surely reflect the way the current All-Ireland champions approach all games – without any semblance of fear.