Red Hands rocked by reports of Mulligan exit

TYRONE’S preparations for their All-Ireland third round qualifier against either Armagh or Wicklow has been rocked by reports Owen Mulligan has left the panel.

The 2005 All Star is believed to have grown frustrated after being dropped for last Saturday’s round two win over Longford.

Mulligan had started the Ulster semi-final defeat to Donegal but was used as a second-half substitute in the provincial opener against Monaghan and then again in Pearse Park last weekend. However, the Cookstown man was also replaced against Donegal and it is believed he has grown disillusioned with his lack of game-time.