‘Steely’ Tipp move to new heights

EVER since he assumed the senior managerial reins in 2008, John Evans has witnessed Tipperary’s rise to prominence on an incremental basis.

Successive league promotions hinted at the development of their senior team and a Munster U21 title in Tralee in April 2010 indicated they were making progressive steps in the underage grades.

On Sunday in Croke Park, Tipperary moved to another level. The fortunes of their minor side has formed a wonderful tale this year and they capped it off with a significant statement of intent on the national stage. For the first time since 1934, Tipperary are All-Ireland minor football champions and the future prospects of football in the county have assumed a brighter hue.