Niall Morgan admits Tyrone can’t take anything for granted against a Longford side with a huge appetite for big scalps.
Many giants have fallen at Pearse Park in Qualifier shocks, with Mayo, Monaghan, Down and Derry all sent crashing out of the All-Ireland race at the compact, hostile venue.
The threat is real, the danger evident, and the Red Hands will ignore it at their peril as they head to the Midlands for Saturday’s sudden death tie.
“I’m sure at the start of the year winning an All-Ireland wasn’t a target for Longford, but taking on and beating a Division One side would be very realistic for them,” said the Tyrone goalkeeper.
“They will feel they have at least one big game in them and would see us as a big scalp and we have to be ready for the battle that lies ahead.”
Tyrone are under pressure to find form and bounce back from a disappointing performance in the Ulster SFC semi-final defeat to Donegal.
On the other hand, Longford go into this Round 2 Qualifier with nothing to lose as they plot the downfall of last year’s beaten All-Ireland finalists.
“There is no pressure on Longford, it’s the ideal scenario for them, a free hit if you like. It’s a win-win for them and a lose-lose for us so we need to be on our guard,” said Morgan.
“It’s do or die and we are determined to make the most of it as we don’t want our season to end early.
“It’s now like club Championship football in Tyrone, there isn’t another chance and we have to go out with that attitude and perform.”
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