Talking points: Tipperary supporters have to make do with the sound of silence from top table

Our writers analyse the weekend’s GAA talking points...

Tipp suffering in silence

As if the indignity of that Tipperary performance in the Gaelic Grounds yesterday wasn’t enough, Tipperary manager Michael Ryan chose to put the cherry on the cake when he declined to front up after this latest defeat for his side. Ryan is an All-Ireland winning manager, selector and player, a man of character and substance, so it was strange that he should take such a stand. This was a rash decision, clearly made in the heat of the moment, and yet a chance to change his mind was turned down. Ahead of facing Cork, what fans wanted was some leadership, a rallying call to get behind the team in their hour of need. Instead, there was only silence.