Webster battling for Premier place

MICHAEL WEBSTER is pushing hard for a place in Tipperary’s starting 15 for Sunday’s All-Ireland SFC semi-final against Waterford.

Manager Liam Sheedy has the luxury of being able to call upon a fully-fit squad and it is understood that Webster is being strongly considered for the full-forward position. Webster will captain the team should he start as he hails from champions Loughmore-Castleiney.

With Ken McGrath likely to start at full-back for Waterford, Sheedy may be tempted to play Webster on the edge of the Déise square to ensure that McGrath can’t push forward, as is his natural inclination.