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Liam Sheedy steps down as Tipperary boss

The Portroe man led the Premier to All-Ireland glory again in 2019.

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.”

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    Mute Finnster
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    Aug 16th 2021, 8:44 AM

    Great manager. Loved his passion on the field , he owes Tipp nothing . Beat a serious KK team in 2001

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    Mute Gerry Campbell
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    Aug 16th 2021, 3:36 PM

    @Finnster: would he come across the pond to us i wonder ?

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    Mute Finnster
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    Aug 16th 2021, 5:50 PM

    @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

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    Mute James Beattie
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    Aug 16th 2021, 8:55 AM

    Great manager. Great passion. Comes across very likeable on the TV

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    Mute Gary Donlan
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    Aug 16th 2021, 10:16 AM

    @James Beattie: Was so magnanimous after the Waterford defeat. Great way to bow out.

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    Mute Ger O’Brien
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    Aug 16th 2021, 9:20 AM

    Hope he goes back to the Sunday game now. Badly need a pundit.

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    Mute Finnster
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    Aug 16th 2021, 12:04 PM

    @Ger O’Brien: badly needed

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    Mute Finnster
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    Aug 16th 2021, 8:55 AM

    Sorry 2010 All Ireland

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    Mute D74Life
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    Aug 16th 2021, 8:58 AM

    @Finnster: I was wondering was he playing in 2001 :)

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    Mute Harry Corry
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    Aug 16th 2021, 9:29 AM

    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.

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    Mute The Red Devil
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    Aug 16th 2021, 9:53 AM

    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

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    Mute Punts & Race Discussion
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    Aug 16th 2021, 9:51 AM

    Surely Liam Cahill steps in straight away

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    Mute Carm(Orange Vampire)
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    Aug 16th 2021, 12:39 PM

    @Punts & Race Discussion: I hope not, he is good for Waterford

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    Mute Adrian O'Donnell
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    Aug 16th 2021, 10:17 AM

    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.

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    Aug 16th 2021, 10:13 AM

    Loved his passion.. serious manager and a gracious man to boot.

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    Mute Aidan Butler
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    Aug 16th 2021, 10:25 AM

    Michael Lowry stepping in as intern

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    Mute Michael Murray
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    Aug 16th 2021, 10:35 AM

    @Aidan Butler: well that’s Tipperary rightly foooooooked then!!

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    Mute John S
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    Aug 16th 2021, 5:31 PM

    @Aidan Butler: Mattie McGrath as assistant

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    Mute Patrick Daly
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    Aug 16th 2021, 9:44 AM

    Any noise from the Waterford manager?

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    Mute thomas walsh
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    Aug 16th 2021, 1:18 PM

    This is bad news for Waterford

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    Mute Tony Mcgrath
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    Aug 16th 2021, 3:42 PM

    Will cahill take a backwards step and manage tipp

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    Mute Colly08
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    Aug 16th 2021, 9:26 PM

    @Tony Mcgrath: ok Tony talking thru your hole

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    Mute Sportmad
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    Aug 16th 2021, 5:01 PM

    Just asking Liam if you are not using your tickets for All Ireland I’ll take them.
    Getting Desperate now #luimneachAbú

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