Sheedy: First-half points provided the platform

VASTLY contrasting fortunes for the two teams in yesterday’s All-Ireland SHC final qualifier round in Portlaoise with Tipperary securing the All-Ireland quarter-final place on offer with a comfortable win over Offaly.

Understandably then, there was contrasting reaction afterwards from the respective managers.

Tipperary boss Liam Sheedy lauded his team for the way they went about their business.