McShane focused on task ahead after McCurry hit out at Harte and defectors

Cathal McShane agreed that the Red Hands, currently stuck in a relegation battle after three losses and a draw, would be in a better position if they'd retained all of their 2021 panel members.

16 March 2022; To celebrate 30 years of the Allianz Leagues, six counties will wear once off retro jerseys inspired by those worn in the first season of Allianz’s sponsorship of the competition. The kits will be worn this weekend by Tyrone and Mayo in football along with Galway, Clare, Wexford and Cork in hurling. Fans can enter a draw to win a signed retro jersey with all proceeds going to Allianz’s charity partner Women’s Aid. To enter the raffle simply visit www.idonate.ie/raffle/AllianzWomensAid Pictured at the launch of the Allianz retro jerseys in Croke Park is Tyrone footballer Cathal McShane. Photo by Brendan Moran/Sportsfile

Tyrone forward Cathal McShane has agreed that the Red Hands would be in a stronger position if the sextet of players who quit the All-Ireland winners hadn't left.

McShane was speaking in the wake of colleague Darren McCurry's hard hitting comments on the BBC's GAA Social podcast that those who departed the group took the 'easy decision' that simply suited themselves.