'I was never really asked before' — JBM savouring his Barrs role as Nemo await

Now in his second year as Barrs football selector, the legend is thoroughly enjoying this new venture in an already distinguished sideline career.

BRAINS TRUST: St Finbarr’s manager Brian Roche with Jimmy Barry Murphy on the line against Éire Óg last season. Picture Dan Linehan

Jimmy Barry-Murphy joining the Barrs football ticket ahead of last season was no local coup. It was simply a case of being asked a question he’d never before been asked.

Now in his second year as Barrs football selector, the impression made on the players was superbly articulated by captain Steven Sherlock before the recent semi-final win.