Shock in store for Dunne, warns Daly

NEWLY appointed Wexford senior hurling manager Liam Dunne can expect a warm welcome from his fellow-managers in Leinster next year, but, says Dublin’s Anthony Daly, he can also expect something of a culture shock.

“Of course I welcome him, yes. I haven’t had any contact with him since the 90s, but I’ve heard him interviewed on the radio, seen what he’s achieved with Oulart The Ballagh, and he’s very well clued in. It was time for one of that ‘96 Wexford team (All-Ireland winners) to step up to the plate, they’re the lads all the current players would have looked up to when they were starting out playing, and Liam is the one with the highest profile.

“He’s going to find a major difference though. Inter-county is a huge step-up, but he’ll learn. The supporters will have to be patient, give him some time — you can’t expect him to just turn it around straight away.