Déise presenting united front

WATERFORD COUNTY BOARD chairman Tom Cunningham insists that the county is still capable of breaking their 51-year All-Ireland famine despite reports of disharmony in the Déise senior hurling camp this season. Speaking to delegates at last night’s annual county convention, Cunningham urged the senior setup to present a united front as they face into the 2011 season.

“Don’t tell me that we haven’t the necessary firepower to end that 51-year famine since our last All-Ireland final victory in 1959 because I know in my heart of hearts that we have.

“Above all, however, they need to prepare and go into battle with a wholly united camp. From here on, it must a case of everyone wanting to be there for everyone else, and I am supremely confident that there will be no unnecessary distractions of any kind that might throw us off course in our quest for long overdue All-Ireland glory.”