Tipperary are public enemy No.1, says Michael Ryan

Michael Ryan believes his Tipperary senior hurlers are “almost public enemy No.1” and the team everybody still loves to beat.

But the new Premier County supremo shot down the perception Tipp are arrogant – describing the tag as “barstool stuff”.

In a wide-ranging summation of his new role and the challenges he faces, Ryan also insisted he will not overstay his welcome as Tipp manager and if his tenure is unsuccessful, he will know when to step aside.