Allen looks to future at Limerick

JOHN ALLEN said yesterday he was “flattered and delighted” to be approached to manage Limerick, having been ratified as senior hurling manager of the Treaty County on Tuesday night.

The former Cork dual star, who coached the Rebels to the 2005 All-Ireland hurling title, said that as recently as a month ago he hadn’t realistically considered returning to top-flight management.

Despite the challenges, Allen added he was happy to be back involved in inter-county management.