Harsh criticism of Tipp unjustified, insists Sheedy

Former Tipperary manager Liam Sheedy believes the current group have come in for “harsh” and “unjustified” criticism following last month’s Division 1 final loss to Galway.

Michael Ryan’s team were subjected to a 16-point defeat, which in the minds of some has cast the All-Ireland champions in a lesser light as they embark on their provincial defence against Cork this Sunday.

But Sheedy, who has experience of being judged severely following the 2010 Munster opening loss to Cork before guiding Tipperary to All-Ireland success, has rejected some of the brickbats thrown at the team.