Creedon presence continues to prompt Premier

Last Saturday evening in Thurles was one of those rare occasions when Tipperary’s senior footballers carried the tag of favourites into a championship game.

And as this low-key All-Ireland SFC round 1 qualifier unfolded, the reasons why quickly became apparent.

Offaly’s second-half display was simply dreadful and it’s difficult to comprehend just how poor the county’s football team has become.