Cavanagh makes the difference on comeback

Tyrone 1-14 Derry 0-15

Cavanagh, who had not played since last year’s NFL Division Two final after suffering a second shoulder injury in successive seasons, inspired the Red Hands to a comeback win over neighbours Derry in front of a crowd of 4,089.

There was plenty to cheer the Tyrone boss on a dismal January day, not least the displays of eight debutants, one of whom, Conor McAliskey, came off the bench to hit a late winning goal.