‘It’s been a hard road back’

OLLIE MORAN yesterday paid tribute to Richie Bennis and his management team for keeping belief in him at centre-forward.

Though he has been moved around the field like a pawn on a chess board since his championship debut against Waterford ten years ago Moran has played most of his hurling in the half-back line in recent years.

Limerick’s offence, not their defence, has been their greatest problem area in recent times though and Bennis’ decision to hand the big man the number 11 jersey has paid rich dividends.