Closed training sessions adding vital edge in modern era, says Karl Lacey

With a dismissive “Boys up trees again!”, Karl Lacey greets mention of news that Tyrone have moved their training away from their Garvaghey centre of excellence ahead of facing Donegal on May 17.

His reference, of course, is to last September when a musician familiar to the Donegal management was reportedly spotted in a tree overlooking Fitzgerald Stadium in the build-up to their All-Ireland final with Kerry.

It was yesterday reported Tyrone have switched training venues, something they did before the 2010 Ulster final when they feared Monaghan were watching their sessions.