Fears fires Walsh

The pain of defeat is the main motivation for Tommy Walsh, writes Jim O’Sullivan

LIKE all great sportsmen, Tommy Walsh isn’t motivated by success — fear of failure is the constant spur in his quest for hurling honours.

Since 2002, Walsh has stamped himself on the consciousness of the hurling public, winning three All-Ireland SHC medals, four consecutive Allstar awards in four different positions — midfield, left-corner back, left-half forward and left-half back along with League, Walsh Cup and U-21 triumphs.