Skippers promise more drama

MICHAEL JACOB has a fairly clear idea of the advantages which Kilkenny hurling enjoys in respect of the relative progress, or lack of it, made by Wexford.

Football’s popularity in the Model county, the number of dual clubs and the way the championship is structured all conspire to hold them back.

In Kilkenny they don’t have to worry about football, says the young Wexford captain, almost enviously.