Waterford’s revival down to players, not system, says former boss Michael Ryan

Former Waterford hurling manager Michael Ryan has claimed the county were in great shape when he stepped down from the role.

The current Westmeath boss resigned from his native county in August 2013 after losing the support of the players to lead them into a third season.

The tactics of Ryan’s successor Derek McGrath have been praised in the wake of Sunday’s Division 1 final win over Cork.