Tyrone had 'great spirit' in Roscommon win - O'Rourke
Tyrone's victory over Roscommon was marked by a strong team spirit following the passing of former player Frank McGuigan. Manager Malachy O'Rourke emphasized the team's determination to honor McGuigan's legacy with their performance. The win, secured by a late free from Ethan Jordan, gives Tyrone two chances to advance in the All-Ireland SFC competition.
- ▪Tyrone won their All-Ireland SFC first round match against Roscommon with a score of 3-16 to 2-18.
- ▪The team was motivated to perform well in memory of Frank McGuigan, who passed away at the age of 71.
- ▪Ethan Jordan scored a crucial late free kick to secure the victory for Tyrone.
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Tyrone had 'great spirit' in Roscommon win - O'Rourke Image source, InphoImage caption, O'Rourke's side had not played six weeks before their win against Roscommon Published30 minutes agoTyrone manager Malachy O'Rourke said the news of Frank McGuigan's passing made his side "determined to put on a performance that he would be proud of" during their 3-16 to 2-18 win over Roscommon.It was announced on Sunday that former Tyrone forward McGuigan had died at the age of 71.Later in the day, O'Rourke's side won their All-Ireland SFC first round match at Dr Hyde Park thanks to a late free from Ethan Jordan which gives his side two chances to reach the last eight of the competition."We knew that the boys were determined to put in a big performance.
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