McGeary: 'Playing without fear' was the Tyrone mantra

Kieran McGeary celebrates with the Sam Maguire.

Tyrone defender Kieran McGeary has jumped to the defence of under fire Mayo, admitting he knows exactly how it feels to be criticised after an All-Ireland final defeat.

A statement from the Mayo county board last Sunday noted 'a number of personal attacks on both players and team management' since the previous weekend's final loss to Tyrone, claiming these are 'unnecessary and unacceptable'.