Limerick hurling waiting for a miracle

WHICHEVER way you look at it, Limerick hurling is desperately in need of a real boost.

Their new management desire a win in the championship every bit as much as the players crave it, supporters are crying out for one and the County Board readily acknowledge how much it would please sponsor J.P. McManus.

But, all that is of no concern to keen rivals Tipperary, their opponents in the opening Munster game in Thurles tomorrow 4pm.