Weight of expectation sits easily on Ryan’s shoulders

IT goes without saying that those Tipperary players named in Declan Ryan’s first league team also attending All-Ireland winning captain Eoin Kelly’s wedding tomorrow will be minding themselves.

Although he won’t be back in harness until next month, the groom wouldn’t want it any other way — and neither would the manager.

No fears for Ryan there, though. A vengeful Kilkenny side are no sight for hungover eyes.