Ryan disappointed despite Premier fightback

THERE was no jubilation in the Tipperary dressing room at the end of yesterday’s Munster minor football championship final.

No-hopers Tipperary had earned a deserved draw against the aristocrats of this grade, who were going for their 41th provincial title, and there was an air of confidence in the voice of their coach Philly Ryan, who was a tinge disappointed that his charges didn’t pull off the shock of the season.

Despite going in at half time five points down, Ryan was confident his side could turn that around.