David Power has stepped down as Tipperary senior football manager after four years in the role.
His decision comes in the wake of Tipp’s exit from the Tailteann Cup last weekend, despite registering a win against Waterford.
But Power’s tenure will always be fondly recalled as a result of the 2020 Munster title, the county’s first since 1935, when they beat Cork on a memorable November weekend that coincided with the centenary of Bloody Sunday at Croke Park.
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Power was subsequently named Gaelic Writers’ Association Football Personality of the Year for 2020.
Largely due to high player turnover, Tipp failed to scale those heights again under Power and dropped to Division Four in 2021 and though they bounced straight back up to Division Three last year, they were relegated again this spring. It was a difficult year, all told, as their only wins across 12 League, Munster Championship and Tailteann Cup games were both against Waterford.
“Now that our season has ended, I have decided to step aside from the role of Tipperary senior football manager,” said Power in a statement issued through Tipperary county board.
“The last four years have been some of the best of my life. I enjoyed every minute of trying to drive Tipperary football on, alongside some of the most passionate people you could ever meet. It was nothing short of a privilege.
“Results didn’t go our way this year, but we stood firm even though the wind was blowing against us. We lost so many players, key warriors, through injury, travel and retirement but even with all those knock backs, our panel worked so hard this season.
“We had 35 players training every night and I would like to thank them for the massive effort, and for the fight they showed. That desire that will stand to Tipp football in the years ahead. There are several young players now coming through the system with senior experience and I hope they drive the county on.”
Power added that he will renew his involvement with Tipperary football again in the future but that “for now, it’s time for me to focus on my family”.
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