Shanahan reveals hate campaign after boss McCarthy’s exit

WATERFORD hurling legend Dan Shanahan has revealed that he was singled out for hate mail and abusive texts in the wake of Justin McCarthy’s controversial departure as Déise hurling manager in 2008.

In his soon to be released autobiography, Shanahan reveals that county board officials intercepted hate mail which they advised him not to read, while the gardaí were alerted to the abusive texts which he and other players and officials received.

The book, ‘If You Don’t Know Me Don’t Judge Me’, describes the huge focus on Shanahan following McCarthy’s resignation. The Lismore club man did not shake the manager’s hand when being substituted in the Munster SHC game against Clare, focusing attention on tension in the Waterford camp.