When the Tipp tyro met the Faithful fledgling

Two youngsters clashed in the 1987 All-Ireland minor final, Tipperary v Offaly, who featured in a lot of headlines subsequently. You know them well...

“I remember it, that’s one match that’s always clear in my head,” says John Leahy.

“It was a huge disappointment. Playing for Tipperary at minor level, (mentor) Paddy Doyle would have instilled it into us that most lads only get one chance at minor level; the odd player might get two, but I didn’t.”