Flynn puts past glories behind him to focus on future

THIS week, in the days leading up to Sunday’s Guinness Munster hurling final, Paul Flynn would prefer not to be reminded about his outstanding display for Waterford in the semi-final replay win over Limerick — or the fact he totalled 4-10 in the two games.

Of course he got personal fulfilment from making a significant contribution to the overall effort, but, he learned a long time ago about the fickleness of human nature how followers can be cruel and kind in equal measure.

Bitter experience taught him that lesson, so, if things don't go well for him on Sunday, he'll know exactly what to expect. The long knives will be out.