I’d imagine John Kiely will be heartened by the fighting spirit his team has shown in losing by the minimum to Clare and battling to the bitter end to secure a point last Sunday

Momentum the big prize in the Páirc, not a place in Cork-Tipp folklore.

After an underwhelming league with most teams prioritising the odd performance but ultimately building squad strength, what are the priorities for the Liam MacCarthy contenders?

There were times we sparked off each other. But we got to know each other and over time we connected and struck up a strong bond.

Call it The Retention Game: It has never been more important to keep children involved in sports, whatever that chosen sport may be

Everyone wants the game played on their terms, to impose their system and style. Reacting to what develops in front of you is crucial.

Darragh Egan's attention to detail is top class and I have no doubt Wexford players can focus on hurling content the setup is top class. 

The reality is it should make no difference what the outside world thinks but sometimes you can use it as fuel in terms of creating a ‘them against us’ mentality.

It's up to the Tipp players now, come closer than ever collectively or start looking after your own corner

At the dawn of a new campaign so many counties believe they have what it takes. But any eventual winner needs to get all of these right