Offaly boss pleads for hurling rethink

Change the format of the hurling championship, that’s the plea of Offaly manager Ollie Baker this week as his side prepare for the daunting trip to Páirc Uí Chaoimh on Saturday to take on the home side in phase two of the All-Ireland qualifier series.

“Under the current system you’re not able to build any kind of momentum, any kind of consistency,” he said.

“Everything depends on the luck of the draw and your championship could be finished in late June, early July and you’re not involved in competition again until the following spring.