Fanning unhappy as Tipp games go ahead

Former Tipperary defender Declan Fanning has accused county board officials of not realising what it takes to prepare for an All-Ireland final after calls for the postponement of the weekend’s scheduled club fixtures were rejected.

Fanning spoke out after it was confirmed that semi-finals in all four divisions will go ahead just a fortnight before Tipp’s All-Ireland SHC final showdown with Kilkenny on September 7.

No fewer than 16 of Tipperary’s 26-man matchday squad for last weekend’s semi-final victory over Cork are scheduled to feature for their clubs, including 10 players who started the 10-point victory over the Rebels.