Sarsfields hoping to end Toome hoodoo

FOUR final defeats in a row aren’t exactly exciting credentials, but Thurles Sarsfields carry that burden into tomorrow’s Tipperary SHC final against Toomevara in Semple Stadium.

This will be Sars’ third final clash with Toome in the last four years, and they have yet to register a win over their arch rivals. “We seem to have the Indian sign over them”, said Tom’s John Tynan, “but Sars were the top side in the county for years and were winning county senior titles long before we came on the scene.

“Thurles’ run of defeats must end sometime. On the law of averages they are due to win the title, but hopefully it won’t be tomorrow. We are in trouble with a couple of injuries but the panel is strong and whoever goes in can be depended on to keep his end up.