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Peter Canavan: "I'm not sure Tyrone are suited to the new style"

Listen to the full GAA chat above   Yesterday, Tyrone were on the end of a 15 point hiding ...
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20.31 10 Mar 2014


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Peter Canavan: "I'm not sure Tyrone are suited to the new style"

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20.31 10 Mar 2014


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Yesterday, Tyrone were on the end of a 15 point hiding at the hands of Kerry in the Allianz League.

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But it was the second half that really cost the Red Hand County as they were out-scored by 3-7 to 0-1 in the second 35.

We were joined by Tyrone legend Peter Canavan to look at where Tyrone went wrong in the heaviest defeat of Mickey Harte's reign.

"At half-time yesterday, you couldn't have seen such a huge deficit in the final scoreline. In fairness to Tyrone in the first half, some of the points that were taken were top drawer," said Canavan.

"Peter Harte and Darren McCurry kicked some fantastic points and there wasn't total dominance in midfield from a Kerry point of view either, hence you couldn't see such a big turnaround. I think it was in that sector that Tyrone really lost out in the second half. I suppose it's no surprise because that's an area of the field where they have been struggling with, most notably against Kildare." 

A dejected Sean Cavanagh of Tyrone after the game ©INPHO/Cathal Noonan

Tyrone have gone for a more offensive approach so far this season and Canavan is "not sure that Tyrone is totally suited to that style."

"I do not think Tyrone have the physical prowess to play that type of game yet, especially with such an inexperienced team," said Canavan who would not be surprised if they do revert back to a more defensive system come All Ireland Championship time.


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