Chairman urges caution after minor success

TIPPERARY Football Board chairman Noel Morris preached caution in terms of expectations going forward following the Premier County’s All-Ireland breakthrough in winning the minor title in 2011.

Mr Morris was speaking at the annual convention of the Tipperary Football Board in Horse & Jockey last night, where the Tom Markham Cup took pride of place and was the first major All-Ireland football trophy present in the 29-year history of the board following Tipperary’s dramatic minor final success over Dublin.

The Borrisokane native warned that Tipperary football supporters must keep their feet on the ground over transferring success to senior level, although he maintained that an attempt to win an All-Ireland title at U21 level over the next three years was an achievable target.