I wasn’t able to deliver expertise players wanted, admits Br Ryan

Brother Philip Ryan has admitted he stepped down as Waterford selector after realising players wanted a change in coaching.

In a candid reflection of his five months under Michael Ryan, the Mount Sion man insisted he retained the respect of the players but came to the conclusion he had brought the panel as far as he could as coach.

Ryan, whose exit came just three days after Nicky Cashin’s exit as selector, made his decision after training on Friday but only informed the Waterford manager following Sunday’s game against Galway in Salthill.