Kearns’ resignation threat catalyst for Limerick’s victory

LIMERICK boss Liam Kearns revealed yesterday how he threatened to resign as manager last week after their League Division Two final self-destruction at Croke Park.

“We had spent the whole week after the defeat by Westmeath being patted on the back and being told how well we did in Croke Park. I had enough of that,” said Kearns.

“I was totally gutted, not so much at losing but by the manner of that defeat, and I told the players at a meeting last Wednesday night that if there was another repeat of that performance against Cork I was leaving.”