Dr Tom Higgins: Tending to Waterford’s wounds

In 30 years as the team doctor to the Waterford hurlers, Dr Tom Higgins was close by as the Déise suffered humiliation upon frustration. However, they’ve learned from those chastening experiences, he believes...
Dr Tom Higgins: Tending to Waterford’s wounds
Sat, 02 Sep, 2017 - 01:00
Michael Moynihan

Do the Waterford hurling supporters flooding into Croke Park tomorrow need to remember the bad days?

Playing Carlow without a spectator present? Playing Mayo in Fraher Field? Losing to Mayo in Fraher Field?

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