Ryan appalled by coaching standards

Former Limerick manager Tom Ryan has levelled a broadside against the standard of inter-county coaching in hurling.

Ryan, who led Limerick to two Munster titles and All-Ireland finals in the 1990s, said there is too much “gimmickry” associated with the area now and the core values of the game are being ignored.

He claims Brian Cody’s success is down to him being the only current inter-county manager who has stayed true to the traditions of the sport.