Hurney to captain Déise footballers

Gary Hurney will captain Waterford senior footballers for the coming season, with Shane Briggs named as vice-captain.

Hurney has impressed incoming manager Niall Carew with his enthusiasm since training resumed late last year and according to the Kildare man, it was an easy decision to make.

“He has always shown great commitment to Waterford in the past but I make my decisions on what I see myself and he has been first class,” said Carew.