Tyrone escape capital offence

WE have become accustomed to Dublin dominating the agenda at Croke Park — but this was something new.

The Leinster champions weren’t even on the bill two days ago and yet their presence permeated this round four qualifier.

Ryan McMenamin admitted afterwards that, try as they might, Tyrone were unable to prevent an element of complacency from invading the camp last week as eyes gazed furtively beyond Roscommon and towards a fourth quarter-final against Dublin in six seasons.