Tipperary legend Brendan Cummins the early frontrunner to succeed McGrath

Former Tipperary goalkeeper Brendan Cummins is an early favourite to succeed Derek McGrath as Waterford manager.

Cummins, who has assisted ex-Déise selector Fintan O’Connor with Kerry the last couple of seasons and Laois in recent years, was being linked with the position yesterday, after McGrath stepped down on Monday.

Highly regarded in both counties for his coaching acumen, Cummins, 43, retired from the inter-county game five years ago and saw his Championship appearances record ended by Michael “Brick” Walsh last weekend.