“Start kicking it boys! We’ll f*****g go through her!” 20 years ago today Peter Canavan climbed the steps of the Hogan stand and lifted the Sam Maguire for the very first time in Tyrone’s history. The Tyrone captain had come close before back in 1995 only to be pipped to the post by a Jason […]

2 years ago

“FS may as well have joined Rangers.” Owen Mulligan’s reaction to the Mickey Harte news that he is set to become Derry manager echoes Tyrone fans everywhere. Mulligan played under Harte for the Tyrone senior team from 2003 to 2013, winning three All-Irelands in the process, although their relationship was not always on the best […]

2 years ago

“It won’t be pretty.” Tyrone legend Owen Mulligan has been in his fair share of All-Ireland semi-finals during his career. The Cookstown native has also been involved in several clashes with Derry to understand the strength of the county, and can see the edge that this Oakleaf side have, compared to past teams. Speaking to […]

4 years ago

“Entertainment and social manager.” Owen Mulligan first and foremost, is a legend for the Red Hand county. Three All-Irelands, All-Star, and beautiful memories of some of the best dummies, goals and points, displayed by a forward. Off the field, he has a reputation of being a bit rogue, and enjoying himself, sometimes at the expense […]

4 years ago

They thought they were playing in Croke Bark (we’re sorry) Pitch invaders are one thing, but when a dog runs onto the field, suddenly the blazing heat of fiery competition cools down, and everyone is distracted, smiling, pointing and shouting: “look, a dog!” There’s something so sobering about a dog on a football pitch, it […]

4 years ago

“Magic, magic Mulligan.” 16 years ago today, the greatest goal ever scored in Croke Park took place. Owen Mulligan was having difficult season for Tyrone in 2005 up until that point. The forward kept getting subbed off early and struggled to find his form in the Ulster championship. Against Dublin in the quarter final, things […]

4 years ago