No cause for panic, Hogan tells Premier fans

Prior to last Sunday’s win over Dublin there was no doubting the level of panic beginning to attack Tipperary hurling supporters, the prospect of a relegation playoff looming large if they didn’t beat the Dubs by three points or more.

In the event they did what they needed to. Crisis averted.

Was that panic justified, however? No, says All-Ireland-winner and former manager Ken Hogan. “It’s a tough time of the year for any manager. You’re getting ready for the major competition later in the year — the championship — and you have to keep the insurance work going for that, the strength and conditioning.