'We weren't winning the middle eight': Half-time message helps Nemo to Munster semis

Nemo Rangers will play Limerick champions Fr Casey's in the Munster Club SFC semi-final. 'There's more in us and hopefully we'll push on in a couple of weeks’ time,' said Nemo manager Robbie O'Dwyer

Loughmore-Castleiney denied Nemo Rangers primary possession in the first half of their Munster Club SFC semi-final but that changed after the break. Pic: Michael P Ryan/Sportsfile

The county final in reverse. Nemo had done unto them what they had done to the Barrs a fortnight earlier. Their kickout was deconstructed and demolished.

Nemo manager Robbie O’Dwyer spoke afterwards of the middle third being red and green territory throughout the opening half. He spoke of Loughmore-Castleiney devouring Nemo on the breaks and the consequent lack of possession filtering through to the starved home forwards.