Tyrone coach Ciaran Gourley says it’s “unlucky” that West Ham footballer Joel Kerr was not accessible to play in Sunday’s All-Eire Minor ultimate in opposition to Kerry.
Kerr performed a key position within the Crimson Palms’ development to the ultimate on Sunday, however was not capable of function for Gerard Donnelly’s aspect as his contract with the Premier League aspect began on 1 July.
The 16-year-old had balanced taking part in gaelic soccer for Tyrone and was additionally an underage participant with Irish Premiership aspect Glentoran.
There have been experiences within the build-up to the ultimate that Kerr wouldn’t be allowed to play after his transfer to the Premier League aspect was finalised, however he was surprisingly named within the Crimson Palms’ beginning crew earlier than throw-in.
Nevertheless, Gourley confirmed that Kerr was not accessible to function and stated it was “unlucky” for {the teenager}.
“We had hoped in the course of the week there might need been a chance for us,” Gourley advised TG4 earlier than Tyrone’s decider.
“Look, he signed with them on 1 July so he is their [West Ham’s] participant.
“It’s a must to respect that it is a large alternative over there and you’ll’t perhaps jeopardise that for this one recreation.
“The gamers have nonetheless ready as greatest they’ll and I do know he’ll be watching and cheering us on, however sadly for us he is not right here.”
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