Tyrone coach Ciaran Gourley says it’s “unlucky” that West Ham footballer Joel Kerr was not obtainable to play in Sunday’s All-Eire Minor remaining in opposition to Kerry.
Kerr performed a key function within the Purple Arms’ development to the ultimate on Sunday, however was not capable of characteristic for Gerard Donnelly’s facet as his contract with the Premier League facet 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 facet Glentoran.
There have been studies within the build-up to the ultimate that Kerr wouldn’t be allowed to play after his transfer to the Premier League facet was finalised, however he was surprisingly named within the Purple Arms’ beginning crew earlier than throw-in.
Nonetheless, Gourley confirmed that Kerr was not obtainable to characteristic and stated it was “unlucky” for {the teenager}.
“We had hoped through the week there may need been a possibility for us,” Gourley informed 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 massive alternative over there and you may’t possibly jeopardise that for this one sport.
“The gamers have nonetheless ready as finest they will and I do know he’ll be watching and cheering us on, however sadly for us he isn’t right here.”
