Ryan admits mistakes in meltdown

Former Tipperary boss Declan Ryan admitted yesterday his side should have changed tactics 10 minutes into the second half of the All-Ireland hurling semi-final debacle against Kilkenny.

Ryan also conceded mistakes were made during his two-year spell in charge. But he defended Tipperary’s overall approach against Kilkenny — and insisted he had never experienced a better half-time dressing room atmosphere as a player or manager.

Tipp had come from five points down to lead by a point at the break, before Kilkenny opened up in merciless fashion in the second half to win by 18 points.