Dan: Déise need outside man

DAN SHANAHAN has hinted it’s in Waterford’s best interests to look outside the county once more for a manager. The 2007 hurler of the year was a big supporter of his former team-mate Fergal Hartley for the role before he pulled out of the running.

It’s now Shanahan’s belief Waterford might have to search elsewhere. However, he reckons the cash-strapped county board might not be able to attract the right candidate.

“Any success we had came from outside the county,” said Shanahan in reference to the managers he served under. “But has the county the money for expenses?