'It was one of those game where anything could have happened, and I certainly wouldn't have have been surprised if he stuck the ball in the back of the net. Monaghan didn't let go, but it was a very important win for us that. We always said it was more important for us to go through the front door this year. It's the safer way to go, more predictable.' Tyrone boss Mickey Harte didn't fancy having to endure the qualifier system this year.
'This Ulster title means a lot to us. I've been playing six years and this is only the second time I've got my hands on it.' Red Hand midfielder Sean Cavanagh is happy with his second provincial medal.
'But there was some wonderful effort out there, and these players have matured mentally and physically. I definitely though they were strong enough to grind out a draw in the end, but it was our first Ulster final in 19 years. Maybe we have to lose one before we win one again.' Monaghan manager Seamus McEnaney has no qualms with his players' perfomance in Clones.
'We are very clear at the moment that it was a wide ball and we were beaten by a point.' Derry County Board Chairman Seamus McCloy is certain the Oak Leafers will appeal yesterday's 0-10 1-06 defeat by Tyrone in the Ulster MFC final.
'We got a terrible slating after the Monaghan game, both inside and outside the county, but the boys have shown great determination and are answering the critics in the best way possible.' Derry manager Paddy Crozier lauds his charges after an impressive win over Mayo.
'I'm awful pleased for this Dublin team and our management. The unselfish hours they've put into this pursuit. Today's a very pleasing day to be part of the Dublin set-up.' Dublin supremo Paul 'Pillar' Caffrey reflects on a third successive Leinster SFC crown for the Metropolitans.
'Dublin were far superior on the day. It'll be hard to pick ourselves up but that's football, you have to get on with it. We'll get back training during the week and keep the heads down and carry on.' Laois defender Tom Kelly accepts the Dubs deserved their victory.
'This is an All-Ireland quarter-final. It is totally demeaning of the whole All-Ireland competition if the quarter-final isn't played in Croke Park. What the hell is Croke Park for if it isn't for games like these? It would be absloutely outrageous if we weren't playing in Croke Park.' Galway hurling manager Ger Loughnane wants a trip to Headquarters, we think.
'While we'll be a little disappointed...the road is a harder road for us...but there is still a road there and that's what we are happy about.' Cork boss Gerald McCarthy remains despite losing to Tipperary.
'I don't want to make assessments on who should be and might be retiring. I have asked every player to make no hasty decisions.' Mayo manager John O'Mahony asks his players to mull over the implications of defeat to Derry.
'When you're marking Tommy Freeman you are always glad to see the final whistle.' Tyrone defender Conor Gormley had a tough assignment in Clones.
'LOVE ULSTER FINALS'. The best banner of the week.
'It's not a nice time this. It's time. It's been four years. It's time for Fermanagh to get somebody new in with ideas.' Charlie Mulgrew ends his reign as the Ernesiders' manager.
