Kearns says footballers will have to fight for their place on the team this year

Manager Liam Kearns says this means that staying in the starting side will be much harder than was previously the case.

Tipp opened their Allianz National Football League campaign with a win over Antrim and face Sligo at Semple Stadium on Sunday.

Their boss believes the side he fielded against the Ulster county shows how the selection of players at his disposal has improved.

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