Hogan sweating on Coghlan availability

TIPPERARY boss Ken Hogan hopes to be aware of the availability of full-back John Coghlan before he picks his starting fifteen tonight for Saturday’s All-Ireland U21HC final against Galway.

Coghlan travels to Croke Park tonight to appear before the Central Hearings Committee as he attempts to overturn the suspension incurred when GAA disciplinary chiefs upgraded his yellow card from the All-Ireland semi-final win against Antrim to a red card offence. The decision threatens to sideline Coghlan for Saturday’s clash and his availability is the major issue surrounding the Tipperary team selection.

Hogan said: “John’s record is unblemished and it’s unfortunate that two weeks after the event that his offence was upgraded to a red card. We’re hoping things work out for him. Hopefully tonight we will be able to pick a full team and hopefully by that stage we’ll know John’s fate.”