Bonnar stresses need for League boost

COLM BONNAR liked the idea of putting his feet up, relaxing and spending more time with his family.

After completing four years with Justin McCarthy's management team in Waterford, Bonnar felt he deserved a winter of nothingness.

Then, out of the blue, he got a call from former playing colleague, newly appointed Tipperary boss Ken Hogan, inviting him to take charge of the Premier County's physical preparations.