'If Mickey was still manager- I wouldn't be there' Changing wedding date,6 boys leaving, Puma Kings, no drink & inspired by mum episode artwork

EPISODE · Mar 15, 2022 · 49 MIN

'If Mickey was still manager- I wouldn't be there' Changing wedding date,6 boys leaving, Puma Kings, no drink & inspired by mum

from The GAA Social · host BBC Radio Ulster

Darren McCurry rarely does interviews. Allstar, All-Ireland and top-scorer for Tyrone- 2021 was a dream year- but he reveals for the first time if Mickey Harte was still manager, he would have left the squad. In an absorbing interview, McCurry talks losing his mum at 13, the decision by 6 Tyrone players to step back from the panel this year and why he really changed the date for his upcoming wedding. Oisin McConville explains how missing a free taker cost Tyrone an All-Ireland, while McCurry takes us under the skin of modern day Gaelic footballer- specifically forwards- and why they need to be treated differently. Incredible dedication, training twice a day, Adidas V Puma Kings, drink v no drink & having an 8 pack (not beer) An incredible insight into the game and the person from one of the biggest names in Gaelic games.

Darren McCurry rarely does interviews. Allstar, All-Ireland and top-scorer for Tyrone- 2021 was a dream year- but he reveals for the first time if Mickey Harte was still manager, he would have left the squad. In an absorbing interview, McCurry talks losing his mum at 13, the decision by 6 Tyrone players to step back from the panel this year and why he really changed the date for his upcoming wedding. Oisin McConville explains how missing a free taker cost Tyrone an All-Ireland, while McCurry takes us under the skin of modern day Gaelic footballer- specifically forwards- and why they need to be treated differently. Incredible dedication, training twice a day, Adidas V Puma Kings, drink v no drink & having an 8 pack (not beer) An incredible insight into the game and the person from one of the biggest names in Gaelic games.

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