Wexford must move forward with fresh talent

It took a teenager who emerged from the dressing room vicinity long after this All-Ireland qualifier had ended to voice what most among the home support were thinking as soon as the final whistle pierced the sky.

“We won’t be seeing a lot of those guys again,” he suggested.

For almost a decade now Wexford have been seeking a fair return on their significant investment but they have little to show for it aside from an unsuccessful appearance in a Division One league final and two defeats in Leinster showpieces.