Tipp football team named ahead of league clash with Offaly in sombre occasion in Thurles

David Power has named his Tipperary team for Saturday's crucial clash against Offaly in Round 6 of the National Football League as the Premier attempt to avoid relegation from Division 3.

Tipperary are currently second from bottom in the group and need a win to keep their hopes of survival in the third tier of the football ladder alive, in what promises to be a sombre occasion as it is the first match for Offaly since the death of their manager - and former Tipperary manager - Liam Kearns late last week.