Connor McAliskey: ‘My plan is to come back bigger and stronger’ after season-ending injury

“Sixty-two minutes into the year 2017 and it’s over…” the devastating words of resignation from Tyrone’s attacking ace Connor McAliskey as he struggles to deal with the cruel fact his season is over.

A torn cruciate ligament means the Clonoe star will not kick another ball for club or county this year, a hammer blow for player, club, and county.

He suffered the injury close to the end of Sunday’s Dr McKenna Cup defeat to Cavan at Kingspan Breffni Park, the extent of the damage confirmed by results of a scan a day later.