Cork present almost a unique challenge to the psychologists, but Tipp's job is different this year too. 

Performance science is not exact. On one hand, the management might be drawing on a bit of outside noise for motivation, but they'll also want a collective disconnect from the outside. 

I know what it’s like as a manager when you are struggling in every position and Limerick are drowning you in waves. Everybody is just gasping for air and they are so good sometimes, your ship just goes down

A worrying apathy had crept in among Tipperary supporters, but Liam Cahill has started conversations again.

You only have to clock the massive spend on county teams to realise any drop in gate receipts will hit the balance sheet hard. No manager will want to be responsible for it.

Patrick Maher's departure from the inter-county scene leaves one man standing alone from those late noughties. Noelie McGrath continues to shine bright.

How Pat Ryan and Brian Lohan can take control of their own All-Ireland final destiny

What's on the wishlist of Brian Lohan and Pat Ryan this weekend? 

The games can swing wildly and there are often twists and turns before matters are decided.

Antrim players are giving their heart and soul to represent their clubs on the county stage and fully deserve, in my view, a few days where they get to prepare like professionals.