Retiring Brian Gavin felt heat from Tipperary fans over his style

Retiring hurling referee Brian Gavin admits he felt pressure from Tipperary supporters during his officiating career, as they deemed his style of reffing favoured Kilkenny.

Gavin took the whistle for the 2016 final between the old rivals, having reffed the 2014 replay and the 2011 decider, both Kilkenny wins over Tipp.

In the end, he didn’t even have to show a yellow card in the game as Tipperary won easily with a sparkling display.