Three-time ACL victim back in Tipp squad as Bennett's return to Waterford confirmed Billy McCarthy and Shane Bennett have returned for their respective counties. By Kevin O'Brien Tuesday 19 Jan 2021, 8:54 PM Jan 19th 2021, 8:54 PM 14,195 Views 4 Comments Billy McCarthy and Shane Bennett. Billy McCarthy and Shane Bennett. BILLY MCCARTHY HAS been included in Liam Sheedy’s 37-man Tipperary hurling panel for 2021 as he continues his recovery from a third serious knee injury. McCarthy had only returned from a two-year lay-off following successive knee injuries when he suffered further anterior cruciate ligament damage during the club season last August. The Thurles Sarsfields star isn’t thought to be close to a return yet and given his injury history, he won’t be rushed back onto the field.