Premier boss Michael Ryan faces call to step down

West Tipperary chairman John O’Shea has called on Michael Ryan and his selectors to step down following the county’s championship exit on Sunday.

Without a win in their last five competitive matches, divisional board chief O’Shea, who is likely to have a role in deciding Ryan’s future, felt the season was a disaster for the 2016 All-Ireland champions.

Speaking to Tipperary Mid West Community Radio, O’Shea said: “June 10 and out of Munster and All-Ireland championships. Four games played, drew two, and lost two.