Stamp shock for Wexford

WEXFORD hurling has been rocked by the withdrawal of defender Darren Stamp. The 24-year-old Stamp, a regular in the side for the past three years, yesterday informed the management that he will no longer be available.

He becomes the fourth player to withdraw from the panel in recent times, joining Anthony O'Leary, sub goalkeeper Jim Morrissey and Robbie Codd, younger brother of Paul.

Their unexpected departures follow the retirements of Liam Dunne and Larry O'Gorman earlier this year. And to further compound the problems of team manager John Conran, star attacker Paul Codd is out of Sunday's clash with Offaly.