Limerick worried Allen ready to walk away

Limerick GAA bosses are worried hurling manager John Allen will step down just after the county hurlers have had their best season in almost two decades.

The Shannonsiders won a first Munster SHC since 1996 and although they went down to neighbours Clare in the All-Ireland semi-final, the team is viewed as having improved significantly under Allen’s stewardship over the past two seasons.

Yesterday, Limerick County Board sources said they were hopeful Allen, who led Cork to All-Ireland success in 2005 and to the All-Ireland final again the following year, can be persuaded to stay on for 2014.