McGrath keeps it real for Déise

First year at the helm or not, 2014 will be a baptism of fire for new Waterford senior hurling boss Derek McGrath.

Last year’s under-appreciated manager Michael Ryan performed something of a minor miracle to keep Waterford in the top division of the Allianz Hurling League, but with only six teams and one to be relegated, competition will again be cut-throat.

It starts on February 15 with a visit to Thurles to take on Tipperary.