Brian McGuigan was hurt while playing for Ardboe
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All-Ireland champions Tyrone have been rocked by a serious injury to Brian McGuigan which will rule him out of this year's Championship.
McGuigan was carried off with a broken leg sustained while playing for Ardboe against Dromore.
It is a huge blow to Mickey Harte's men as they prepare to face Derry in the Ulster Championship on 28 May.
Harte said that the leg has been "broken in at least two places" adding that it was "devastating news".
Playmaker McGuigan was regarded as one of Tyrone's top stars as they regained the Sam Maguire trophy last year.
He returned from a sabbatical in Australia to play a starring role in Tyrone's 2005 triumph.
"Brian has been central to Tyrone's success and will be difficult to replace," said BBC radio match summariser and former Derry boss Adrian McGuckin.
"He returned from Australia and did not play in the first few championship games and you certainly noticed his absence.
"He is one of the best players in Ireland."
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