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22nd June 2017
03:58pm BST

2011 culminated in a disappointing four-point loss for Declan Ryan's men in the Liam MaCarthy decider. 2012 was humiliating. A 18-point loss against the Cats at the semi-final stage.
Supporters called them bottlers, called them disappointments.
Tipp's 'golden generation' finally fulfilled their undoubted potential in 2016 with a long-awaited and much heralded triumph over Kilkenny.
"Finally, Tipp are going to dominate again," boasted many Tipperary supporters.
Tipperary haven't won in their last four competitive games now. The sharks are circling.
Tipperary manager, Michael Ryan was speaking to Tipp FM when he revealed his eager anticipation for the qualifier draw. The Tipp men will be like hounds ready to be released.
"Our time in purgatory is nearly served. We'll get to compete on Saturday week. We don’t know who the opposition will be yet, the draw is on Monday morning and we wait with bated breath," said the Tipperary manager.Ryan emphasised his disappointment at Tipperary's losses to Galway and Cork among others, but according to the Upperchurch club man, Tipperary aren't a beaten docket yet. https://twitter.com/TippFMSport/status/877503288714952705 They're working hard and their gunning for the qualifier draw. "Yes, of course, we're very disappointed with how, number one, the start of the championship went for us and obviously the conclusion of the League. Those were both defeats that certainly hurt us, in particular, the management and players because we work really, really hard. In particular, the players who just give and give," added Ryan. In what is one of the most open hurling seasons in recent years, Ryan's Tipp are ready to pounce. "And do you know what? I did say this last September, straight after our great win in the All-Ireland, that 2017 was going to be an incredible year for hurling. And isn’t it exactly that," added Ryan.
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