Tipp ‘team’ likely to stay on

TIPPERARY hurling physical trainer Cian O’Neill is optimistic the Premier playing and management staff will all commit for next season’s All-Ireland SHC defence.

There has been speculation highly-rated coach Eamon O’Shea may be unable to commit in 2011 due to work commitments in NUI Galway and O’Neill admits he is in the dark about his plans. O’Neill hopes to be involved again and lavished praise on O’Shea’s coaching abilities.

“I’ve no idea to be perfectly honest. That’s something I’m sure Eamon can talk about himself.