A case of ‘if only’ and ‘it’s only’

THERE were two very different reactions in Limerick yesterday to this exciting opening round of the Allianz NHL.

‘If only’, reckoned Limerick captain TJ Ryan, making a solid return to full-back in the late absence of Stephen Lucey, referring to their failure to maintain a four-point lead they took into injury-time.

‘It’s only’, said Tipp manager Babs Keating, of the competition and of the time of year when competitive hurling is in its infancy.