No more dress rehearsals for Sheedy

Halfway through the year and instead of the hay being saved, everything smells of roses in Tipperary. No controversy, no problem about the designated captain not making the team, no dispute over favoured players losing their places. Liam Sheedy even delivered a league title, building on his previous reputation. However, he knows his real examination as senior boss starts tomorrow in Páirc Uí Chaoimh. Jim O’Sullivan reports.

HE’S everything you would want from a manager, polished, easy to deal with, a good communicator — and that’s only from a media perspective.

The Tipperary County Board is delighted with Liam Sheedy, remembering how much he impressed with his handling of the minor team which won the 2006 All-Ireland title and, most important of all, he has the respect of his players.