Bonnar counting the cost of injuries

IT wasn’t meant to be like this! Colm Bonnar came to the Wexford hurling job with high hopes of bringing his considerable experience as player and coach to bear on a team which needed to be revitalised and strengthened, only to be stymied by a worrying sequence of injuries.

And, when it came to their biggest challenge in the Leinster championship they were outsmarted by an emerging Dublin, where Anthony Daly clearly had a lot more going for him.

So, it’s a case of make-or-break for the Slaneysiders in this afternoon’s qualifier with Bonnar once more forced to re-adjust his starting 15, against a Limerick team that is not only more experienced but — he feels — is also stronger. And, to add to his woes, the weather forecast isn’t promising.