Canning: Galway plotting own course to success

New Galway hurling captain Joe Canning is adamant his side will not simply copy Clare in their bid to claim All-Ireland honours in 2014.

Similarities have been drawn between Galway and Clare in recent seasons but Canning rejects the notion that the Tribesmen will follow the style and tactical blueprint set by Davy Fitzgerald’s side this season.

“We’re not trying to copy anyone else. We’re concentrating on ourselves and trying to do what’s best for Galway. If you get into the mindset of trying to copy another county, you’re not going to improve.