Limerick selector Nash quits before Kilkenny clash

LIMERICK hurling selector Declan Nash has resigned, a fortnight before the side face Kilkenny in the All-Ireland SHC quarter-finals.

In a one sentence statement issued by county PRO Denis O'Carroll, it was confirmed that Nash had tendered his resignation on Sunday night, and added that the County Board thanked him for his services to Limerick hurling both as a player and selectors over the years.

Mr. O'Carroll refused to comment on the reasons for Nash's resignation. He also refused to speculate whether his board would fill the vacancy ahead of their All-Ireland quarter-final on Sunday, July 31.

This is the second time this year that Nash has stepped down. On the departure of Padjoe Whelehan as manager back in March, the South Liberties man stood down but had a change of heart after club colleague Joe McKenna was appointed manager. Mr. Nash was not available for comment.

Meanwhile the Waterford selectors are contemplating a change of goalkeeper for Sunday's All-Ireland hurling quarter-final against Cork, but it's by no means certain that Stephen Brenner will lose his place.

Contrary to reports over the week-end, Brenner did play in the trial game in Parnell Park on Saturday evening.

"It was misleading to say that Stephen didn't play. We used three goalkeepers they came in and out of the game,'' manager Justin McCarthy said.

The selectors will make up their mind after training tonight, though the side won't be named until Thursday.

"Quite a few players didn't play well in the Clare game and we conceded four goals as well. Obviously, some of the backs were not up to scratch either. There has been a lot of speculation since and every one in Waterford has an opinion. We can only look at our own house and get it in order.''

Over the course of the League, Waterford used Clinton Hennessey for the opening four rounds before restoring Stephen Brenner, while Ian O'Regan had one outing.