The Red Hands suffered a 1-15 to 0-13 defeat against Louth, leaving them three points from four games and level with Kildare in the drop zone. Tyrone face a tough trip to face Offaly on Saturday, where O'Rourke expects a 'massive battle' against a team co-managed by Mickey Harte.
Canavan a 'big loss' as Tyrone battle relegation
Tyrone manager Malachy O'Rourke has admitted star forward Darragh Canavan will be a 'big loss' for the remainder of the league as the Red Hands struggle to escape a relegation battle.