Tipp physical coach quits

TIPPERARY are on the lookout for a new physical coach following Cian O’Neill’s decision to step down from his backroom position after four seasons with the county.

The Kildare native, a physical education and sports science lecturer at University of Limerick, came on board with former boss Liam Sheedy in 2009 and played a major role in last season’s All-Ireland success. The news comes as a blow to Tipperary following their All-Ireland final defeat to Kilkenny earlier this month.

A statement from the Tipperary board yesterday read: “It has been mutually agreed by Declan Ryan, Tipperary senior hurling manager, and Dr Cian O’Neill that Cian will step down as physical trainer of the Tipperary senior hurling team.