TYRONE received a huge boost with confirmation tonight that Cathal McShane will be staying with the Red Hands.
The Allstar forward had been widely expected to take up an offer to join Aussie Rules outfit Adelaide Crows, having spent 10 days Down Under last month.
Most Tyrone fans had resigned themselves to losing the 24-year-old, and even boss Mickey Harte appeared less than hopeful when he spoke to reporters after Sunday’s National League defeat to Monaghan.
They badly missed McShane as a focal point in that game, and his return – potentially in time for Sunday’s glamour tie with Kerry – will give the Red Hands a major lift for the season ahead.
“It is a big decision to relocate to the other side of the world and pursue a professional career in a different sport,” said Adelaide Crows general manager Justin Reid in a statement.
“Ultimately, this was not something that Cathal was ready for and we wish him the very best in his endeavours both on and off the field.”
