Lessons learned as Tipp star McGrath vows not to let lead slip again

PROGRESS with a caveat. That’s the popular perception of Tipperary’s Munster championship form to date this season.

Clipping the wings of Cork and Clare has ensured the Premier men have marched towards Sunday’s provincial decider, yet those successes have had a similar trend with Tipperary storming into an early lead before ultimately hanging on as their opponents come charging back into contention. Midfielder Shane McGrath admits it’s a concern.

“In the two championship games we have played so far we have built up big leads and have lost them. That’s been much talked about. But I don’t think we’re going to get away with that again.