Pressurised Galway must walk the walk
Limerick manager TJ Ryan leads his charges to the capital where the performance rather than the result is paramount. Raising the confidence levels, which will have taken a severe blow after their last outing, will be the aim.
Michael Ryan of Tipp is communicating the message publicly his team are in learning mode, taking every game as it comes and feeling their way slowly towards the summer. But he is well aware time is moving on and he needs to have a solid full-back-line in place for his assault on the championship, which might also shore up the confidence of ‘keeper Darren Gleeson, who has looked more assured in previous years. Kilkenny topped the league and can afford further experimentation this weekend. But does Brian Cody have concerns? Pat Hayden, Kilkenny’s full-back of the 50s was better known as ‘The Diamond’ Hayden because of his toughness and durability. That soubriquet might well be bestowed on TJ Reid for his sparkling displays and inestimable value to the current Noreside outfit.
