GAA Angry Fans

Inevitably, after a one-sided hammering like Sunday's All Ireland senior hurling

Anger is undoubtedly

one of them. Shell shock is another. That's the way Limerick fans have reacted,

with harsh comments directed at their Bainisteoir, Just-In McCarthy, their county

board and even their hapless players. But even winners can be unhappy too.

The former Bainisteoir of Tipperary, the irrepressible Babs Keating, is criticised

for being too negative in his post-match comments on the Premier county's spectacular

victory.

Despite GAA assurances to the contrary, hurling fans are still

wary of the quality of the re-laid pitch in Croke Park. They're also worried about

declining standards in hurling and they wish referees would go a bit easier on

flashing their yellow cards.

All these topics, plus a lot more, are sparking

the fans' anger this week.

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FAIR PLAY TO the Galway minors. They

were well worth their win over Waterford on Sunday. Having said that, however,

Waterford had played several gruelling games before getting into the semi final

whereas Galway just had a bit of a puck around against Antrim. At that age, when

players are not fully developed, tough games can take a lot more out of them,

so it wasn't entirely fair to Waterford. Now that Galway seniors are starting

to find their feet in Leinster, surely their county board should have the full

courage of their convictions and take their minors and under 21s in as well? Let

them earn their places in an All Ireland semi final.

- The Metal Man

AFR'S

SHOUT: Both counties can take great hope for the future from the quality of

hurling and hurlers among their minors. Galway in the past have found it a challenge

to transition great minors into success at senior level. The more sustained competition

of being in a Leinster championship could help them overcome that. With a Badger

and a Fox on their team, it's a wonder they couldn't find room for a Rabbitte

as well.