O’Neill will be back for more

FOOTBALLER of the Year Stephen O’Neill has committed himself to another season with Tyrone.

The 31-year-old attacker confirmed that he will be available to manager Mickey Harte again in 2012.

O’Neill’s commitment to the cause comes amid speculation that a number of the more experienced members of the Red Hand squad will call it a day in the wake of a comprehensive All-Ireland SFC quarter-final defeat to Dublin.

Asked if he had any hesitation in deciding to extend his inter-county career, he replied: “Definitely not.”

Philip Jordan has suggested that ‘six or seven’ of the current squad could be considering retirement, but O’Neill is hoping that none of this season’s players will call it a day.

“Without a doubt, I hope they’ll all be staying,” he added.

Meanwhile, John Brennan’s name will go before the Derry County Board tomorrow night for ratification for a second year in charge of the footballers.

The Lavey man recently confirmed to board executive members he is interested in continuing for another season.