There is no shortage of leaders in the Tyrone set-up, according to captain Padraig Hampsey.

It was a “proud moment” for the Coalisland clubman when joint-managers Brian Dooher and Feargal Logan asked him to take on the role as captain for the 2021 season but, speaking to GAA.ie ahead of this Saturday’s Sam Maguire Cup showdown with Mayo, he revealed that the extra responsibility rests easily on his shoulders.

“I remember they pulled me to the side and they explained they were putting me in a new role.

“It was a very proud moment for myself. To be taking the role from the likes of Mattie Donnelly, who I’ve learned a lot off as a captain and is still a great leader to this day. I’ve learned an awful lot from him as a player as well. It was massive for myself and I’m very thankful to Brian and Feargal for it.

“I just try and keep the head down and work hard on the training pitch. As I’ve said in many interviews, there are plenty of leaders in the panel even the likes of Kieran (McGeary), who is vice-captain, and he plays a massive role and is a great leader himself.

“There are many in the panel who lead by example and it makes my experience a lot easier and it takes a weight off my shoulders. I’m very thankful to those lads for sharing the whole thing.”

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