Flynn ‘prepared to do everything to bring victory county is yearning’

PAUL FLYNN is adamant Waterford will not be undone by the weight of history in Sunday’s All-Ireland final meeting with three-in-a-row chasing Kilkenny.

Forty five years have elapsed since the Munster side strode out on Croke Park on decider day — ending in a loss to the Cats. That date may be etched on the minds of players and fans alike but the Ballygunner man insists that the pressure to return the county to hurling’s top table is not upsetting the squad.

“The team will have no hang ups about that 45-year gap, and the players firmly believe that now is their time.