Michael Ryan refuses to blame Jason Forde ban saga for ‘flat’ Tipp display

Michael Ryan wasn’t blaming the proposed suspension of Jason Forde for Tipp’s defeat in yesterday’s League final, but his unhappiness with the sanction was clear.

Forde faces a two-match ban for getting entangled with Wexford manager Davy Fitzgerald in last week’s semi-final.

Ryan said the suspension “didn’t impact” the Tipp players this week but added he was “beyond surprised” when he heard of the sanction.