Sean Cavanagh says Tyrone can't afford to take anything for granted when they play host to Louth in this weekend's All-Ireland football first round qualifier.

The Wee County imploded against Kildare in their recent Leinster SFC quarter-final, but Cavanagh still sees them as dangerous opposition for Mickey Harte's side.

"We know all about Louth," the Tyrone captain said in the Irish Times.

"We played them in again 2008 as well, and they're always a very sticky side, always hard to play against. So we need to get ourselves sorted out, and obviously give Louth all the respect they deserve, because they could catch us.

"I didn't see their game against Kildare, but heard the result and was certainly wondering what happened there because they're normally very competitive. But there's no doubt they've some very good footballers."

Cavanagh believes the Red Hands can get their season back on track after the setback of losing to Monaghan in last Sunday week's Ulster SFC quarter-final.

"I think we're still capable of it, but nothing is guaranteed. I think the one thing we have is a decent squad, and have the likes of Joe McMahon back in good shape, looking like his old self. Stephen O'Neill too." Tweet

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