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Published 10:54 18 Apr 2023 BST
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"That was the experience that Tyrone were going to need in the late, dying moments of that game. And I was disappointed to see him coming off the pitch."
Monaghan went onto win the game thanks to a Ryan O'Toole wondergoal and The GAA Hour's Lee Costello, a Tyrone man, was also surprised by the decision.
"Mattie Donnelly has been in top form this season.
"He's looked like the vintage Mattie Donnelly, pre-serious injuries and three points from play from full forward, he's the leader, the fulcrum of that full forward line.
"He dragged us over the line when we played Kerry that time in the League. We need him on."
On the subject of substitutions, Monaghan's Vinny Corey also made a difficult call when he took off debutante Thomas McPhillips four minutes before half-time. Coney hopes that it won't affect the youngster's confidence but adds that, once the team wins, such decisions are justified.
"It's a tough decision to make. The young lad was getting a tough time, with the two lads inside McCurry and Canavan on fire. Today, the decision is justified, but look hopefully it doesn't effect the young lad's confidence.
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