Waterford GAA chiefs have revealed that they sought "a substantial five-figure sum" to allow their potential Munster SHC final opponents have home advantage in the decider.

WATERFORD GAA chiefs have revealed that they sought “a substantial five-figure sum” to allow their potential Munster SHC final opponents have home advantage in the decider.

Justin McCarthy's seven-year reign as Waterford senior hurling manager came to a dramatic end last night as he was forced to admit that he had lost the support of his players.