Team boss David Power counted 53 people on the Tipp minor footballers’ bus to the All-Ireland final, but no passengers. He spoke to Fintan O’Toole about the Premier’s historic win.

EVER since he assumed the senior managerial reins in 2008, John Evans has witnessed Tipperary’s rise to prominence on an incremental basis.

HE was fresh from steering Tipperary to a rare All-Ireland football triumph but in the midst of the euphoric celebrations in Croke Park yesterday, David Power was already thinking of the future.

IN the battle of the sideline operators tomorrow, David Power stands out from the norm.