Proud Eamonn Kelly salutes battling Offaly’s character

Wexford 3-11 Offaly 2-22: Eamonn Kelly hailed Offaly’s character after they stunned Wexford with their most impressive display under his stewardship, raising hopes of qualification for the quarter-finals in this Allianz Division 1B clash at Innovate Wexford Park yesterday.

Wexford had a stunning start with two goals inside the opening four minutes but on an ideal day for hurling it was Offaly who went on to control proceedings leaving the home support stunned as their side surrendered without any real fight or purpose to their game.

‘Coming to Wexford Park was always going to be a difficult assignment for us, it’s so long since we beat Wexford at home. But the team showed character, particularly after the concession of those two early goals. The manner in which they did it, I’m proud of them,” said Kelly.