Munster boo-boys ‘saddened’ Mike Sherry

Mike Sherry believes the majority of Munster supporters still have the players’ backs but the hooker would rather the naysayers either go on board with them or stayed away from games.

Sherry heard the reception off-form fly-half Ian Keatley received at Thomond Park last Saturday night as Munster slumped to a 31-19 Champions Cup pool defeat to Leicester Tigers, a result which leaves the province desperately seeking a victory in Sunday’s return at Welford Road.

Keatley’s 74th minute substitution was greeted by some vociferous cheering only the deluded would describe as congratulatory after a performance that saw him miss three kicks at goal and a vital tackle on Niki Goneva that allowed the wing to score Leicester’s crucial first try.