Controversial Tipp president Barrett blasts ref Kelly

TIPPERARY County Board President Tommy Barrett has slammed referee Barry Kelly for his handling of last Sunday’s Munster SHC quarter-final against Cork and claimed that he has “never liked” the Westmeath official.

Tipp were defeated by 10 points on Leeside and the fallout is continuing in the Premier County as the squad met last night to pick through what went wrong at Páirc Uí Chaoimh.

Former long-serving secretary Barrett has already had his say, labelling modern day players as “clones” while also calling for a return to “back to basics” hurling.