Brian McGuigan's return delighted Mickey Harte

Tyrone boss Mickey Harte heaped praise on comeback star Brian McGuigan after he returned to the starting line-up for the 0-15 to 0-13 win over Mayo.

McGuigan, twice an All-Ireland winner with the Red Hands, had battled back from serious leg and eye injuries.

"Looking at his display today, it was as if he was never away. It was just vintage McGuigan" said Harte.

"He is a class act and it is brilliant to see him back. It is even more encouraging than the two points today."

Harte said it had taken a lot for the talented Ardboe clubman to get back to senior football.

"To have the resolve and courage to come back from those injuries is quite something. No-one can measure the quality of the man," added manager Harte.

"You cannot understate how frustrating it has been for him.

"He has been brave to come back and play competitively at this level."