Coleman says Galway should take encouragement from 2012

Galway hurling legend Michael Coleman has encouraged the current crop of Tribesmen not to lose the belief they can end a 26-year drought for All-Ireland success.

Coleman, a three-times All Star, and All-Ireland winner in 1987 and 1988, was one of the driving forces behind Galway’s most recent championship successes, and he still thinks there is enough talent at Anthony Cunningham’s disposal to end the wait for their fifth title.

The Abbeyknockmoy midfielder refused to lash the young Tribesmen for struggling to overcome Laois last weekend and pointed to how close Galway were to beating Kilkenny in 2012 as the main reason behind his belief in the team.