Higgins 'big loss to panel'

WEXFORD'S hurling management made it clear yesterday that forward Nigel Higgins had been left off the panel simply because of his inability to give the required commitment to training.

They added that his loss was "regretted" all the more because of the goal-scoring potential he displayed during the course of the League.

In discussing the options available to the selectors, manager Seamus Murphy said it was unfortunate that they had lost Darren Stamp through injury and Higgins "through lack of preparation."