McCarthy 'allowed his heart to rule his head'

SEAMUS McCARTHY has allowed his heart rule his head by agreeing to take over as manager of the Tipperary football team - nine years after giving up the position.

At a meeting of Tipperary County Board in Thurles on Tuesday, a management team of McCarthy, Colm O'Flaherty, Jim Healy and John Owens was ratified without objection for a two-year term with a review after one year.

The same management team will also take charge of the U21 Footballers.