Departing Tipperary manager Peter Creedon insists football will have to become the sole priority of players if the Premier County is to achieve a breakthrough at senior level.

Kerry hurling coach and former Tipperary player Conor Gleeson says Tipp’s U21 football captain Colin O’Riordan is good enough to line out for the senior hurlers but only if he concentrates solely on the smaller ball game.

TIPPERARY boss Tommy Toomey will consult with Colin O’Riordan, the player’s parents and medical staff before making a call on the captain’s availability for the Munster U21 football final against Cork on April 9.