Tipperary goalkeeper Brendan Cummins doesn't want to retire with only one All-Ireland medal to his name.

The 35-year-old Ballybacon-Grange clubman will make his 62nd championship appearance for the Premier County in today's All-Ireland final and is eager to add to the solitary Celtic Cross he won nine years ago.

"I have played 61 times for Tipp and I only have one All-Ireland medal - that's disappointing to say the least," he said.

"It cuts to the bone and that's why I'm trying every year to win something; to play that much is fine but success is what you are judged on. All-Ireland medals in Tipperary are the only currency, and I have only one."

Cummins is full of praise for newcomers Michael Cahill, Gearoid Ryan and Patrick 'Bonner' Maher, who he feels have improved the team from last year.

"These boys are serious workers and that is what they bring to the table," he said.

"There are no more high balls being dropped into our square from half-backs standing planting balls in; if a wing-back gets the ball in the stand 'Bonner' Maher is going to chase him up there, and chase him home with it, that is the determination the man has.

"He certainly inspires me, as does Gearóid and the players around them, by the appetite they show. I mean the engine these fellas have - Bonner won't be scoring 10 points for Tipperary but he will ensure the ball passes through that line - he gives us huge energy." Tweet

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