Saturday night games must come under the spotlight

I AM probably an exception to the rule but I’m not a lover of hurling under lights.

The more I see of it the less I like it. Saturday night in Semple Stadium was a perfect example. I know conditions weren’t great as the match went on, but time and again players had to put their hurleys up to shade their eyes as they tried to follow the flight of the ball. Lads are struggling with the glare and I would say that the skill levels suffered as a result.

On a clear night it’s bad enough, but when the rain is falling, it can be dangerous. People tell me that the lights create a great atmosphere – well, I have yet to see it. Hurling, as far as I’m concerned, is a game for daylight.