Maher’s loss disappointing but will spur Tipp on

IT’S not quite a case of history repeating itself, but the irony of Philip Maher again getting injured and missing out on a championship game with Clare is not lost on Tipperary manager Ken Hogan.

Two years ago, Maher limped off after 20 minutes of a classic NHL final against Kilkenny.

Less than two weeks later, Tipperary were crushed by Clare in the first round of the Munster SHC. Hogan wasn't involved in the management in 2003, but is still haunted by it all.