Bonnar’s charges aim to return Tipp to Premier league

IT can never be a good sign for hurling when Tipperary are an afterthought, but that’s how many think of Ken Hogan’s side when the business end of the championship comes up for discussion.

In Munster, Tipperary rate as fourth favourites behind Cork, Waterford and Clare. Existing on the margins has never been Tipp’s thing.

It’s been that way for the past three seasons, as the comforting memories of Nicky English’s stint at the helm recede further into memory.