Enormous pride salves Deise pain after Dubs defeat

THERE was more pride than disappointment around the Decies yesterday following the defeat of the U21 footballers to Dublin in last Sunday’s All-Ireland semi-final at Semple Stadium.

On a day when conditions deteriorated with rain bucketing down incessantly, Waterford’s exciting odyssey came to an end. No ifs or buts about the merits of the Dubs victory, although the margin of it, nine points, scarcely did justice to Waterford’s brave effort.

“Of course there’s a sense of disappointment, but I have nothing but pride and praise for all the players,” team manager Pat Nugent said.