Canning ignores medics to play through injury

GALWAY hurling star Joe Canning has opted to ignore medical advice despite being hampered by a groin injury that requires a year-long absence to heal.

Canning sustained the problem last year but insisted yesterday that a spell on the sidelines ‘‘is not an option’’ as he seeks to maximise his senior inter-county career.

The Portumna sharpshooter admitted he is unlikely to get anextended break in 2009 due to hisongoing commitments with the Galway U21s and his club.