McShane’s absence already keenly felt by Tyrone

While he may have turned up and been a discreet presence for Tyrone’s opening league win over Meath on the first day of the Allianz Leagues, last year’s top-scorer in the Championship, Cathal McShane, was not believed to be present for Tyrone’s inept defeat to Monaghan in Castleblayney.

Last week with McShane at home while he spends time considering an offer to play Australian Rules Football, he attended a senior team meeting for his club, Owen Roes, Leckpatrick.