Micheál Donoghue on 'biggest risk' of sweeper system

The Galway hurling boss feels rigidly deploying a sweeper system can make it difficult to adapt during games.

Tue, 30 Jul, 2019 - 12:13

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Galway hurling boss Micheál Donoghue feels rigidly deploying a sweeper system can make it difficult to adapt during games.

Wexford used Kevin Foley in their All-Ireland Hurling semi-final defeat to Tipperary over the weekend, where they let a five-point lead slip while also a man up.

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