Michael Murphy: Perfect tackling technique key for Donegal

Michael Murphy admits the Donegal panel have been working on their tackling drills ahead of the Ulster SFC preliminary round tie with Tyrone in Ballybofey on Sunday.

The Donegal skipper was forced to sit out his side’s final Allianz League Division One fixture in Castlebar against Mayo on Easter Sunday through suspension having been black-carded in springtime against both Dublin and Tyrone, as well as sent off for two yellow cards against Cork in Ballyshannon.

Joe McQuillan will take charge of this Sunday’s contest — therefore officiating his fifth meeting of Donegal and Tyrone from the last six played — with Murphy stressing the importance of his side getting the basics right, with the turnover expected to be vital.