Tipp the team to beat, warns Offaly coach

OFFALY coach Mike McNamara believes that on the evidence of yesterday’s display Tipp are the favourites for the All-Ireland.

"I haven't seen the standard of play like that from any team in a long time."

Tipperary impressed him in the way they appeared to have 'ironed out all their problems,' highlighting the form of Thomas Dunne at centre-back. "He was magical. One would have thought he wouldn't be able to do that, particularly against Gary Hanniffy, who is so good with aerial ball."