He was appointed for a one-year term at a meeting of the county board on 25 September 2007.

[3] During the National League, Tipperary recorded three wins and two draws to finish second in Division 1B and secure a place in the knock-out stages.

[5][6][7] Tipperary's went on to play Waterford in the All-Ireland semi-final where they lost by two points, it was there only defeat of the year.

[8][9][10] Liam Sheedy was reappointment as manager for another term in October 2008.

Quarter-finals Semi-finals Final Brendan Cummins, Conor O'Mahony, and Shane McGrath all won All Star Awards.