Tompkins taking stock before return to management

LARRY TOMPKINS won’t consider a return to inter-county management until October’s Compromise Rules Series in Australia is complete.

Fri, 05 Aug, 2005 - 01:00

Brendan Larkin

The former All-Ireland winning captain of 1990 took a complete break from management after stepping down as Cork coach last year, and admits he is really enjoying the freedom that brings.

“All my energies are being channelled into selecting a squad of players for the trip to Australia in late October.

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