Redser: Kilkenny influence has toughened up a Thurles Sars who had gone soft

Winning four in a row softened up Sarsfields, says former star Ger O'Grady

Billy McCarthy of Thurles Sars in action against Loughmore-Castleiney in last year's Tipp SHC  Picture: Sam Barnes, Sportsfile

Ger “Redser” O’Grady has hailed the Kilkenny influence in Thurles Sarsfields’ return to a first senior county final in four years this Sunday.

The most decorated senior club in the county completed the four-in-a-row in 2017 but the former Tipperary captain feels there was a natural drop-off following that achievement.