Minor drought, major problems

WHEN Seamus Murphy finally got his chance to manage the Wexford hurlers he was prepared to commit himself totally for two years — no more, no less.

Given the county’s record in the All-Ireland championship, he could be in charge for the second last time in Croke Park tomorrow, when the Model County meet Kilkenny in the Leinster final.

Players and management know very well they are given very little chance of succeeding, but longer-term Murphy is deeply worried about the well-being of the game in the county.