Tommy Martin: Limerick need Waterford, a worthy adversary to give shape to what they have built
Gearoid Hegarty of Limerick in action against Calum Lyons of Waterford. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile
Limerick’s victory over Waterford ended as all good Saturday night get-togethers should – with everyone saying we should do this again sometime.
Nickie Quaid had just burst from his goal with the sliotar and the game in his hand when Sean Stack blew the whistle. There would be no third Waterford sucker punch. Quaid clenched his fist and let out a contained roar of satisfaction. His teammates exchanged manly hugs. The fans stood and applauded as if they’d just heard the final guitar kerrang and thangyouverymuch of a cracking gig. The mood wasn’t celebratory, it was appreciative.
