Win proves a tonic for McHugh after relegation

Mark McHugh said Donegal’s winning performance against Tyrone on Sunday was partly a response to the negativity about the team in the media following their relegation from Division 1.

The 2012 All Star, who came on in the first half after being deemed not fit to start, admitted it had irritated Jim McGuinness’ men.

“We got a bit of bad press during the league, that we got relegated and we weren’t preparing for matches. We had a tough winter, boys went on holidays and that. We were quietly preparing for this game all winter.