Cooney: Monday didn’t work
Waterford star John Mullane was hugely critical of the switch to Monday prior to the game and it would appear he wasn’t alone, as just over 11,000 spectators turned up for the provincial semi-final in Thurles three days ago.
That figure wasn’t helped by overcast conditions but it was undoubtedly a clear thumbs down from a general public that clings stubbornly to traditional Sunday throw-ins.