Wexford,Limerick moving on up

THE devastating form shown by Limerick and Wexford in the Allianz NFL — and the promotions gained as a result — have sent ripples of surprise throughout the footballing world.

But there are two men who do not share the sense of amazement which has greeted the achievements in these predominantly hurling strongholds.

Indeed, respective managers Liam Kerins and Dom Twomey have come to expect as much, after working steadily to build their forces beyond their perceived status of minnows.