The Tipperary Senior Hurling boss was speaking as his side continue preparations for a tough clash against Waterford this weekend.
The Premier will be hoping to make it two wins out of two in Division 1 A but are very aware of the battle they face when they travel to the Deise on Sunday.
Michael Ryan accepts there's a lot of talk about his side's chances of being back in Croke Park again at the business end of the season but at the moment their focus is on the here and now
Tipp FM will have live coverage of the match at Walsh Park from 1.50pm on Sunday in association with Donal Ryan Motor Group, Nenagh, Thurles & Roscrea AND O’Dwyer Brothers, Tipperary Town.
