LIAM SHEEDY HAS this morning announced that he is stepping down as Tipperary senior hurling manager after three years in charge.
Sheedy led the Premier to another All-Ireland title in 2019 after returning to the job for a second stint.
“When I returned towards the end of 2018 as Tipperary senor hurling manager, it was with the primary objective of Tipperary winning another All-Ireland championship,” Sheedy said this morning in a statement. “We did so in 2019 and having completed 3 years, I have decided that now is the right time for me to step away.
“I have enjoyed the three years immensely and even though none of us expected or wished for the heartache and disruption that Covid-19 caused, I am well aware that sport, even when it was without attendances, played a big part in lifting people’s spirits in the last 12 months.
“I could not have undertaken this role without the help and support of so many people. I want to sincerely thank my wonderful management and backroom teams. Eamon, Tommy, Darragh and Eoin were excellent in all that they did and their dedication was exemplary. I could not have asked for a better team around me.
“The players I worked with over the last three years are an incredible group. Their ability, attitude and commitment were inspiring. I want to thank them all very much and wish them the very best for the future.”
Tipperary County Board said Sheedy “leaves the position today having brought great success to the county, guiding a great group of players to All Ireland success in 2019. We wish him well in his retirement and we thank him once again for all he has done for Tipperary GAA and in particular Tipperary hurling.”
More to follow
Great manager. Loved his passion on the field , he owes Tipp nothing . Beat a serious KK team in 2001
@Finnster: would he come across the pond to us i wonder ?
@Gerry Campbell: I seriously doubt it but Eamonn O Shea will be free now and who knows he has a young lad on the fringes of the Galway seniors in years to come
Great manager. Great passion. Comes across very likeable on the TV
@James Beattie: Was so magnanimous after the Waterford defeat. Great way to bow out.
Hope he goes back to the Sunday game now. Badly need a pundit.
@Ger O’Brien: badly needed
Sorry 2010 All Ireland
@Finnster: I was wondering was he playing in 2001 :)
Big changes afoot in Tipp. Another colossus of the game and a brilliant, passionate hurling man. Hope to see him back on the Sunday Game.
Great manager, great man a Tipperary man at heart, gave the people of Tipperary many a great day, 2 in particular which lifted so many people. Best of luck Liam in what ever the nxt chapter is for you and your family who I’d say also managed Tipp with u. Thx for the great memories
Surely Liam Cahill steps in straight away
@Punts & Race Discussion: I hope not, he is good for Waterford
The only problem with Tipp is you can’t bate them enough. All joking aside, he is one of the genuine good guys of hurling. Can’t but wish him well.
Loved his passion.. serious manager and a gracious man to boot.
Michael Lowry stepping in as intern
@Aidan Butler: well that’s Tipperary rightly foooooooked then!!
@Aidan Butler: Mattie McGrath as assistant
Any noise from the Waterford manager?
This is bad news for Waterford
Will cahill take a backwards step and manage tipp
@Tony Mcgrath: ok Tony talking thru your hole
Just asking Liam if you are not using your tickets for All Ireland I’ll take them.
Getting Desperate now #luimneachAbú