Cummins: Tipp facing dual code dilemma

Tipperary may be celebrating their hurlers’ successful journey through the back door and into an All-Ireland semi-final, but Brendan Cummins believes difficult decisions need to be made as the county continues to juggle big ambitions in both codes.

Peter Creedon’s footballers made a disappointing exit from the championship against Galway last weekend, 24 hours before their hurling counterparts defeated Dublin, but it was a summer that again pinpointed their potential. Cummins served both masters during his inter-county days and so speaks with knowledge of both camps. He fears the county falling between two stools as they look to compete with the Kerrys and Kilkennys of this world.

“The whole dual player debate has opened up big time now,” he said. “It’s happening in Tipp at minor grade now. Believe it or not, some of our good hurlers are going to the football.