We won’t be ‘lying down’, Tipperary insist as they prepare Seamus Callanan appeal

Tipperary confirmed last night that they will appeal Seamus Callanan’s red card from Sunday’s Allianz Hurling League quarter-final victory against Offaly.

PRO Joe Bracken said Callanan is “very anxious” to have an appeal heard after he was dismissed during the second half following an off-the-ball incident involving Offaly’s Dermot Shortt.

And Bracken also stated that the Premier County will look to have the first yellow card received by Cathal Barrett rescinded.

Corner-back Barrett was later sent off for a second bookable offence as Tipp finished the six-point victory with 13 men.

Tipp are awaiting a DVD of the game from TG4, which should land this morning, before proceeding further with the appeals process.

In the meantime, GAA chiefs are expected to provide confirmation of a proposed one-match ban for Callanan today.

But Bracken insisted that Tipp will not take this punishment “lying down” and are hellbent on protecting their players.