TIPPERARY BOSS MICHAEL Ryan and his senior hurling management team have stepped down after three years in charge.
Ryan guided Tipperary to All-Ireland glory in 2016 before they lost out to eventual champions Galway in last year’s All-Ireland semi-final.
This season saw them lose out to Kilkenny in the league final before they were unable to emerge from the Munster round-robin series, drawing games with Cork and Waterford, along with suffering defeat to Limerick and Clare.
Ryan’s departure – and that of coach Declan Fanning, and his selectors John Madden and Conor Stakelum – was confirmed this afternoon in statement released via the Tipperary county board.
“On behalf of the Tipperary senior hurling management team we wish to confirm that we are stepping down from our roles with immediate effect. Having carefully considered what is in the best interest of Tipperary hurling and our current crop of players we believe the time is now right for a change of direction at management level.
“It is our hope that a change in management will bring fresh new thinking to ensure Tipperary continues to compete for top honours in the coming years.
“We wish to sincerely thank the Tipperary county board and its officers for giving us the opportunity three years ago to take on the management of the senior hurling team. We enjoyed some fantastic days and endured some equally disappointing defeats which are all part and parcel of sport at every level. It has been a great honour and privilege for each of us to have been entrusted with these roles.
“We are extremely fortunate in Tipperary to have such a positive and active Tipperary supporters club which has been supporting Tipperary hurling at all levels since 1987. Tipperary supporters club has given us fabulous support and encouragement and we are very grateful to them for the tireless work they do for the benefit of Tipperary hurling.
“Our backroom team have been key to preparing our players over the last three years and we have been exceptionally well served by a fully committed team who did everything within their power to help our players.
“We would especially like to acknowledge and thank the Tipperary public who have been fantastic supporters through thick and thin during our management term. We wish we could have delivered more success particularly this year with the new hurling structures and fantastic hurling that has been played in this year’s championship.
“And finally we wish to thank the players who have worked tirelessly with us and given their all for Tipperary. These are extraordinary young men whose passion and commitment for our game has made working with them so enjoyable and rewarding for us every single night we trained or played our game.
“We wish the players, the new management and backroom team every success for 2019 and beyond as we re-join the Tipperary supporters in Semple Stadium and around the country encouraging our players to great victories again.”
Tipperary chairman John Devane expressed his gratitude and thanks to the departing management group.
“As chairman of Tipperary county booard I wish to express our sincere thanks and appreciation and that of all Tipperary supporters to our Senior Hurling Management team who have today confirmed their intention to step down from their roles. Each one, Mick, Declan, John & Conor have given selflessly of their time over the past 3 years for the greater good of Tipperary reaching the pinnacle of success in their first year with All Ireland glory.
“In particular manager Mick Ryan has given unparalleled service over many years on the field of play and on the sideline as a selector initially under two separate managers before stepping up to that level himself in 2016.
“As players and management we couldn’t have asked for more of them and I wish them every success now and for the future.”
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Shaw’s looking lively, hope he can find some consistent form in the coming weeks
Souness and Lennon criticism Pogba on tv3 just when everyone is realising just how good he is. They talk some sh#te. They said matic is a better player hahah. Don’t get me wrong matic is good but no Pogba..
@Breno Rodgers: everyone? I think most people outside of united fans think he’s inconsistent with good moments.
@Paul Mallon: Ye forgot Henderson is better or can or wijnaldum or or …. Ye nobody best all round cm in the league imo. De Britney best cam and Kante best cdm
@Breno Rodgers: oops you did it again
@Breno Rodgers: abit sensitive
@Paul Mallon: coming from someone called melon
@Breno Rodgers: Naby Keita is better.
Should be a stroll in the park for United. Resting De Gea, Matic and Zlatan for the weekend. 4-0
@Enda McCallion: what makes you think it’s going to be a stroll? United got lucky against arsenal
@Acedeuce: You still sore over that Ace?
@Nollaig Elliot: just got back curious as to why he’s so confident
@Acedeuce: united murdered arsenal
@Acedeuce: since we’re bringing up old games, I’d 8 – 2 be an Arsenal supporter
@Acedeuce: my guess is the quality of the opposition. Although he was wrong, no hiding CSKA are shit.
Acedeuce….yeah lucky to score more goals , lucky to defend like hell , lucky to play with 10 men , best goalkeeping performance in the league , arsenal couldn’t capitalise on numeric advantage….only scored once ? but united were just lucky , your fking clueless mate
He was not offside as he went off the pitch as a part of play and without permission from the ref, he is considered to still be “active within the game.”
@John: go away with your facts and knowledge, they are not welcome here.
Celtic stream?
@Ollie Watson: who?
@Ollie Watson: Celtic Tenors??
@Johnny Bravo: haha
Should have been a penalty earlier, but that goal should not stand….
@Graham: Of course it stands. Blind was the 2nd player keeping him on.
@seancreaven13: blind isn’t active?
@Lefty: Blind slid off the pitch. He couldn’t get back on to effect the game therefore he is not in play. If he just strolled off voluntarily then he would still be in play. Goal should not have stood.
@Lefty: Well it’s down to the officials to decide whether he’s active or not. A defender can’t run off the pitch to play a striker offside.
So yes, in this case, the officials decided he WAS active.
Doesn’t matter in the context of the game now, but it WAS definitely a goal.
@Lefty: look up the rules, if a player leaves the pitch without permission from the ref they are still considered to be in play (Blind was considered to be on the goal line)
@Arthur Pewty: Sorry, but you’re wrong. He COULD have gotten back on the pitch, and didn’t.
Whether he leaves the pitch voluntarily or not isn’t the issue. He COULD have gotten back on the pitch, so he’s correctly deemed to be active.
@The Dude: Ya to be honest it’s a sketchy rule and on the television they were in no doubt it shouldn’t have stood and there point seemed pretty valid think it’s harsh on Blind but suppose his intentions can lead for debate!!the confusion was also led by the fact they didn’t acknowledge dzagoev as the goalscorer
@seancreaven13: he couldn’t have though…. That’s where you are wrong.
@Arthur Pewty: The point is there was nothing to prevent him coming back, nor forcing him off. Therefore the striker is potentially disadvantaged by his absence BEHIND the line… so he is deemed “active”, because he could be.
It’s a goal. Let it go ffs.