Tyrone board rejects Mickey Harte’s request for further extension

The Tyrone County Board last night turned down Mickey Harte’s request for an extension to his term as senior football manager.

In an unexpected twist, the county executive decided to maintain the status quo. Harte’s current two-year term is due to come to an end at the end of next season.

Last month, he requested a one-year extension to his term, but last night at Garvaghey, officials decided not to add a further season