Premier boss Hogan wants U21 rethink

TIPPERARY U21 boss Ken Hogan feels greater consideration should be given to the scheduling of the Munster hurling championships, as his charges prepare to face Waterford in tonight’s provincial quarter-final — just three days after the county senior side defeated Cork.

Four of the Tipperary U21 side were involved in Declan Ryan’s senior setup last Sunday, and while Noel McGrath was the only player to feature in the Semple Stadium clash, Hogan believes that the system needs to be changed.

“I think the ideal solution would be that whatever counties play in the senior quarter-final at the end of May, should get byes into the U21 semi-finals which don’t take place until July. It’s tough going for Noel, Paddy (Murphy), Brian (O’Meara) and John (O’Neill). They’ve been with the seniors this season and we’ve had very little access to them. But we met up on Monday night and they’re looking forward to this game.”