The boom is back.
Expectations are grand in Tipperary – they always are in a land as proud and prestigious as the Premier county – and there’s only one man all-too-happy to carry the mounting weight on his tirelessly enthusiastic shoulders.
Liam is back. And Liam could be coming back to Tipp yet.
Liam Sheedy appointed Senior Hurling Manager for 2019 for a three year term. Backroom team to be put forward for ratification to the October County Board Committee Meeting. Full press release to follow.
— Tipperary GAA (@TipperaryGAA) September 24, 2018
The 2010 All-Ireland-winning manager has been ratified as the Tipperary boss for 2019, taking over from his former assistant Michael Ryan.
After two Munster titles and a national league during his tenure culminated in Liam MacCarthy on the 5th of September 2010, Sheedy’s term in charge of Tipperary will always be remembered fondly.
He was the man who stopped Kilkenny’s charge for five in-a-row and he was the man who brought the county back to the Promised Land after nine years in exile.
On Monday night, he was sworn in again at the head of the fight back.
“I am taking up the role with a huge sense of excitement and enthusiasm, mostly at the thought of getting back into the dressing-room and out on the field with Tipperary’s best,” Sheedy said.
“I come on board again just two years after Michael Ryan led Tipperary to a superb All-Ireland title. He has handed over an incredibly talented squad that I look forward to finalising over the coming weeks and months and getting Tipperary ready for 2019.”
The reaction has been euphoric.
Liam to bring back Liam
— Pat O'Neill (@Kilcash1) September 25, 2018
Top class appointment
— Mick Linehan (@MichaelLinehan8) September 24, 2018
Congratulations @LiamLsheedy. No better man to bring back Liam McCarthy
— Tom Berkery (@TomBerkery) September 24, 2018
Tipperary expects. Liam Sheedy expects nothing less.
