Interesting.

Wanted a 1 year extension to his deal that ended at the end of 2017, Tyrone CB rejected the request.

What do we think of this ?

waynoI (Dublin) - Posts: 13650 - 06/09/2016 23:37:28    1911032

waynoI (Dublin) - Posts: 13650 - 07/09/2016 07:12:05    1911047

The_Fridge (Tyrone) - Posts: 2088 - 07/09/2016 08:23:48    1911058

I think its very surprising . Won the ulster and were unfortunate to lose to Mayo who are now finalists . He has next year to prove himself more .

I'm not sure what the county board is trying to say here , either win the all Ireland or your done ?

Realistically a semi final or final would be about where we are at at the minute with Dublin ,mayo and Kerry just a toe poke ahead .

GameOfTyrones (Tyrone) - Posts: 469 - 07/09/2016 08:29:25    1911061

Its not a big surprise, there were a few groans in certain corners of Tyrone when he got the extra two years and some say he was lucky to get that two yr extension, most expected just the one. So when he gathers the team together after defeat and says he's got all these big plans for the future then goes to the county board looking the extra year he normally wins out. But not this time, I'd say the current negative style of play does not sit well in certain quarters, and the lack of a decent free taker. Also he made some strange decisions against Mayo like keeping Sean Cavanagh on the field and him not getting a touch and on yellow card as well as continuely sending up a non confident goal keeper to miss frees wasn't good.

I don't want to be harsh and say Harte only did well because he had a great team at his disposal but when that team retired. he hasn't done an awful lot to be fair.

cacsmckilly (Tyrone) - Posts: 1294 - 07/09/2016 08:29:56    1911062

Hopefully he takes the news badly, storms out immediately and takes the Cavan job ;)


No, in all seriousness, I think it's a bit strange for it to be publicly announced that he sought a 1 year extension - did he break this news himself?

He's IMO the best manager we've ever seen in the GAA and I think Tyrone CB need to be given some credit for allowing him time to rebuild the team over the last 4-5 years. No all CBs would've been as patient.

Of course there's nothing to stop them extending his tenure at the end of 2017 so maybe they're waiting to see if he can continue the upward curve Tyrone are on - which I think he will.

Relegation back to division 2, no Ulster title and a 1/4 final exit or earlier and he may well be gone. More success and I think he'll be kept on.

cavanman47 (Cavan) - Posts: 5009 - 07/09/2016 08:36:08    1911068

border Gael (Monaghan) - Posts: 894 - 07/09/2016 09:10:24    1911079

The time to do the talking for 2018 would be in 2017. As much as I respect what Mickey Harte has done for Tyrone, there were more questions than answers created after this season. The major flaws of the current team haven't improved since this time last year, even if they did win Ulster. If 2017 shows an improvement I would give him the time that he wants but like every other intercounty manager, it should be earned and not handed out for free.

SaffronDon (Antrim) - Posts: 2385 - 07/09/2016 09:23:49    1911085

I think that MH feels that their is an all Ireland in this squad and that it might take more than the one year he has left to win it. Would you trust him over someone else to deliver it, I know I would. He would not just ask for an extension far the sake of it ffs considering age, health etc etc. Unless there is internal politics at play or some bullsh*t, its seems very strange

mhunicean_abu (Monaghan) - Posts: 1044 - 07/09/2016 09:31:48    1911090

Cavanman, Border Gael & Safforndon have summed up the situation perfectly, no need for anymore discussion on it.

benched (Tyrone) - Posts: 534 - 07/09/2016 09:52:32    1911102

gotmilk (Fermanagh) - Posts: 4971 - 07/09/2016 09:53:34    1911103

cavanman47 (Cavan) - Posts: 5009 - 07/09/2016 10:03:22    1911109

Not an easy life being a manager in the GAA. Tyrone had a very good year, winning division 2 and the ulster title. The quarter final poor show against mayo kind of eclipsed these achievements. I think that Harte may have deserved another year, but in fairness, when does another year ever end? There are others waiting to jump in now and you would have to expect that this would bring out the best in the Tyrone team with new ideas. I would fear for our own set up for this very reason.

Donegalman (None) - Posts: 3830 - 07/09/2016 10:07:52    1911111

The GAA's motivation is money at county board level. Whilst you would have to support the stance on RTE by Tyrone, I suspect there is an element of the county board who would rather there be a compromise. Unfairly I suspect this is why MH is being pushed out gradually, the county board cannot be seen to push a legend out, but are making it difficult for him to stay. But like history shows when a county loses a top manager, the end result can be years in the doldrums. Tyrone CB and Tyrone people should be careful what they wish for.

sam1884 (UK) - Posts: 999 - 07/09/2016 10:32:57    1911132

If he doesn't get his extension surely it's the end for Mickey Harte?

clondalkindub (Dublin) - Posts: 9926 - 07/09/2016 10:43:10    1911138

Depending on who you talk to in Tyrone - the demand for Harte to get another term is in and around 50/50 I'd say. There are certain players who don't/won't play for country for various reasons. I will not name anyone on a public forum that probably should be in the county set up though but I think most people will acknowledge there are certain issues.

That being said, I don't really know where they look to in a years time if Harte goes, Nigel Seaney of Trillick perhaps considering last year? Whoever wins the O'Neill cup this year in arguably one of the toughest ever years will shoot right to the top of the betting favourites.

Potentially the u21 management to succeed although I don't think that would appease supporters of Harte in any way and Tyrone won't go outside of the county I'd imagine.

I'd say it's fair enough to reject the year (after this one) to see where Tyrone are at - I thought if Donegal had of had a bit more bravery (with regards to the recycling of possession around HW) they'd have beaten them in the Ulster final and this would be an entirely different tone of conversation.

GetOverTheBar (Tyrone) - Posts: 1388 - 07/09/2016 10:44:10    1911141

Would I be right in saying the county board (chairwomen in particular), the sponsors and Mickey Harte don't see eye to eye over the RTE situation?

gotmilk (Fermanagh) - Posts: 4971 - 07/09/2016 11:00:22    1911161

He is building a team at Tyrone and I think it would be a disaster of you didn't continue..

ziggy32001 (Meath) - Posts: 8354 - 07/09/2016 11:08:42    1911168

IrishGael3 (USA) - Posts: 1092 - 07/09/2016 11:41:05    1911193

I think he is the man for the job. But if he can't solve the attacking issue and freetaker issue and we have a similar or worse year then I think its probably time to try something fresh. I still think he is the man for the job but this should be decided next summer not now!

Mickey took this public for good reason

redhanddefender (Tyrone) - Posts: 913 - 07/09/2016 11:47:04    1911198