Hard work paying off for Valleys, says Casey
The county U21FC roll of honour is beginning to develop into a duopoly. Tonight, Nemo Rangers go in search of their third win in four years, having been victorious in 2012 and 2014. In between, Valley Rovers claimed victory in 2013 and the provide the opposition in Páirc Uí Rinn tonight (8.15pm).
The Innishannon side feature eight of the players who saw game-time in the 2013 final win over Clonakilty — six starters and two subs — and this current group has been successful up through the ranks. Former O’Donovan Rossa player Barry Casey is the coach along with manager Paul Cronin and selector Paul Farrell, and he points to the huge numbers involved at U21 level.
