Peter Harte is hoping Tyrone can put their Allianz Football League Division 2 final defeat to Kildare behind them by beating Armagh in the first round of the Ulster SFC.

The young centre back was disappointed at the Red Hands' late fadeout against the Lilywhites last Sunday, but has since turned his thoughts to the big Morgan Athletic Grounds showdown with the Orchard County on June 10.

"I just think that in the first half Tyrone didn't play well, we were a wee bit flat," he told the Irish News at the launch of the Ulster SFC on Tuesday night.

"We went in at half-time and weren't in a good position, especially with the wind against us in the second half. We did well to get back into it and go a point up, but once Kildare hit that purple patch we couldn't curtail it. The game kind of ran away from us, but it was probably the first half performance that let us down."

He continued: "Everyone knows the rivalry between Tyrone and Armagh built up over the last 10, 15 years. We have got to go into the Athletic Grounds and get a result. Down went there last year and were unable to get a result, so I think it'll be very, very tough." Tweet

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