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Tyrone are the champions

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Sean Cavanagh celebrates Tyrone's triumph

Tyrone are celebrating a magnificent victory over favourites Kerry in the All-Ireland football final at Croke Park.

Mickey Harte's men had been written off by the Dublin papers and many others but they have proved their critics wrong and are savouring a 1-15 to 0-14 win.

Does this top Tyrone's triumphs of 2003 and 2005?

Is Mickey Harte a managerial genius?

Sean Cavanagh must have a fourth All Star in the bag, which other Tyrone players deserve to be honoured?

Does this prove the provincial championships are not that important when it comes to the battle for the Sam Maguire?

Should Stephen O'Neill change his mind and accept a winner's medal?

How long can Tyrone stay at the top?

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posted Sep 22, 2008

My earlier comment was a response to someone who had obviously been enjoying too much of the black stuff. I had asked the BBC to remove the person's comment, however my request was declined. I now see that the comment has been removed, thus making my earlier comment appear to have sectarian connotations. Thank you BBC, better late than never. I am sure my earlier comment will not be taken out of context again.

Thank you to ICETARA99 for your explanatory comment.

Good luck!

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posted Sep 22, 2008

Whats with all the questions, is this supposed to be a thread or interregation?


Tyrone abu!

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posted Sep 23, 2008

I am not from Tyrone, but i have to say how impressed i was with them on Sunday, they contributed magnificently to the second best final in reccent history, i was on the edge of my seat until three minutes to go when they turned the screws on Kerry. I felt very sorry for O'Neil at the end, i cant understand what all the fuss was about, he played well, passed well and spoiled Kerry poccession well, he showed what a well educated player he is and was an asset on the day, it was a shame to see him emotionally distressed in the end.

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posted Sep 24, 2008

i think the debate is without question over - tyrone are the best team of the modern era. to come through what they have come through would have crippled lesser teams - the loss of cormac, the retirements of peter and stevie, the loss of form of mugsy.

pity the southern media wont admit it yet - irish independant focused on the kerry vice chairman getting pushed to the ground and tyrones clever fouling. unbelievable. if kerry had won they would be quick to blow their trumpet. typical

might also add the joke of tickets for the final - was sitting next to an older gent explaining for 10 minutes mickey hartes tactical changes when he turns round and asks me how long these matches last - and these are the people who get tickets!

p.s. stevie is a legend - how many matches has be won in league and championship single handed for us before - cant wait to see him back again - rest of ireland beware!!

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posted Sep 24, 2008

Armagh would have beaten Kerry on Sunday.

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posted Sep 30, 2008

Yeah....but they didn't!!

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posted Sep 30, 2008

Im delighted to see Tyrone winning Sam yet again and I do believe that we can retain the title next year!! Have to say we are the worst supporters for jumping on the band wagon at the final hurdle, we should unconditionally support our team from the start!! Damn this credit crunch!!!!!sadface

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posted Oct 1, 2008

steven O'Neill is the same as anyother player on that panel, i was staying in the citywest and was at the banquet and he didnt look as if he enjoy it, he left the banquet at 1am (which was very very early that night as the bar never closed that whole night)!!! its time tyrone people pulled their horns in and give him a break!!!

if tyrone didnt bring him back and lost the all ireland they would all be blaming it on either mickey heart or steven o neill!!!

Its time to wise up steven o'neill is a great man he is very down to earth and wasnt in it for the glory!!!

GIVE STEVEN O'NEILL A BREAK!!!!!!!!!!11

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posted Oct 1, 2008

Great game, unbelievable to watch. I am a Tyrone fan, and have been since i was a wee kid.... i took up soccer when i was younger as i was much better at it than gaelic, so i have not played club football since U-16's.....Gaelic has always been the sport to watch, and i was so annoyed not to get a ticket to the game.... having went to all matches previous to this game this year..... the ticketing thing needs a rethink.... i travelled down to dublin to watch it in the pub, and to see young fans aged 3/4/5/6/7 going into the game was shocking..... A) the majority of them would not have a clue as to what is going on B)they have more chances down the line to se Tyrone in a final again.... seems to be the old... it is who you know thing, and Mr and Mrs big shots and their 3 kids get a day out attending something they think they like..... raging.....

Anyhow, rant over, Stephen O'Neill --- genious, welcome in the red hand jersey anytime, good to see you back, and look forward to seeing you score some points in the league.... even if mr and mrs big shots and kids are not there to watch in the wind and rain.....

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posted Oct 16, 2008

Wouldn't take much note of the Irish Independent. I know they have Dunphy and McDowell as columnists. Irish equivalent of the Sunday Sport

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