‘We’re as big as anybody’ claims Wexford boss

SEAMUS MURPHY knew exactly what to expect when he replaced his Rathnure team-mate John Conran as manager of the Wexford senior hurlers.

A promising championship campaign had been abruptly terminated by Cork in the All-Ireland semi-final, just as it had been the previous year. And it took an obvious toll on morale.

But, from his experience in working with a lot of the panel at U21 level he also knew the abilities and the potential of the players he was commanding.