O’Neill out of Armagh clash

TYRONE’S preparations for next Saturday’s high-profile qualifier against Armagh have been rocked with confirmation that Stephen O’Neill has been ruled out of the tie after aggravating a hamstring injury.

O’Neill missed the win over Longford 10 days ago with the complaint, but was hopeful of being fit to face the Orchard men. However, he caused further damage to the hamstring during training on Saturday.

Mickey Harte will have midfielder Kevin Hughes and defender Martin Swift available again for the Healy Park clash. Like O’Neill, both missed the Longford game through injury.