The contenders to be the next Tipp hurling boss

Two time All-Ireland winning former hurler Eoin Kelly, who is a Paddy Power GAA ambassador and columnist with Paddy Power News (news.paddypower.com) shares his views on the runners and riders currently being tipped to step into the job as Tipperary manager.

 

 

William Maher: William Maher was involved when Tipperary minors won the All-Ireland in 2012 and had previously worked with Dublin minors. Then he worked with Waterford seniors in 2013 and was back as Tipperary U21 manager in 2016 & 2017 and so has been very close to the Tipperary underage scene over the last few years.

Brendan Cummins: The one thing that Brendan Cummins would drop everything for would be the Tipperary manager's job. He'd definitely take the role if it came his way. He's got a bit of coaching pedigree coming from Kerry and Laois over the last few years. Brendan has been serving his apprenticeship alright.

Tipperary U21 boss Liam Cahill: Liam Cahill led Tipperary to the Minor All-Ireland final in 2015 and came back with them to win it in 2016. If Tipperary turn around and win an U21 All-Ireland final, then Liam Cahill's name will be right up there and that's what happens.

Liam Sheedy: The players would love to see Liam Sheedy return. That could be a great outside shot, I'll tell you he's got a huge passion for Tipperary hurling. He's been out of it for a good while now on the punditry side of it and sometimes the grá comes back to patrol those sidelines when you are out that long.

Nicky English: Nicky English probably won't go for it just now as the timing just isn’t right, but Tipperary supporters would only love to see him back now or in the future and he would be an automatic choice.

Colm Bonnar: I'd say Colm Bonnar would stay loyal to Carlow because he's already been talking a lot about next year with them. I believe he'll stay where he is.

Out of respect for whoever goes for it they should be allowed the time and space to put a full management team in place concentrating on the essentials required at this elite level of sport now.