Shanahan rubbishes 'unfounded rumours'
Tipperary chairman Donal Shanahan has launched an attack on the rumour spreaders that have picked on the county's hurlers since their championship exit to Galway on July 31.
Shanahan issued a statement at last night's county board meeting, having been angered by comments and suggestions, which have been circulating since Tipp's two-point All-Ireland quarter-final loss, that had called into question the role of certain players in the week prior to the Galway game.
Toomevara clubman Shanahan said: "A number of rumours have been circulating through the county over the past two weeks. These rumours have no basis or foundation, are absolutely untrue and it seems their only purpose is to damage the reputation of some of our players.
"Are the people that spread these rumours genuine Tipperary supporters? I wonder what their agenda is by making personalized allegations about the role of certain players in the week prior to the Galway game.
"I am asking here tonight and appealing to those who are spreading these unfounded rumours to stop and think of the damage, hurt and pain they may be causing to the families of these players.
"It is most disappointing that some people should embrace such low standards to cause damage and unrest to Tipperary hurling."
