Sheedy ‘devastated’ but says Tipp can replace injured Bonner

Tipperary manager Liam Sheedy is confident the void left by cruciate victim Patrick ‘Bonner’ Maher can be filled, even if the 29-year old had been “in full flow” this summer.

Sheedy said management will not seek a like-for-like replacement or ask whichever player is parachuted into the half-forward line to replicate the “unique” approach offered by Bonner, but is satisfied his panel is of sufficient depth to absorb this injury setback.