BREAKING NEWS from Wexford. John Meyler is no longer the Wexford senior hurling manager. Just got this update from a source in the local Wexford media.
Meyler Ousted In Cash Struggle
New Wexford Senior hurling manager Taffy Cash has announced his team for the All-Ireland quarter-final despite Wexford not yet knowing who their opposition will be.
Cash deposed John Meyler in a faction fight in the car park of Craanford GAA grounds after training on Wednesday last. Garda later recovered a samurai sword, eleven knuckle-dusters and a severed right hand from the scene.
Speaking exclusively last night, Cash revealed his decision to stage a sensational coup was inspired by the selection of Jim Berry on the panel for the recent Leinster final.
‘All of the boys travelled up to the game when we heard Jim was on the panel. When they didn’t bring him on we said we may do something about it. We’ve plenty of lads who won’t spare the ash the next day.’
Mr. Philip O’Leary of Ardcavan Coach Tours spoke of his disappointment after losing the contract to bring the Wexford team to Croke Park. ‘We have a long-standing association with the G.A.A., but I have to agree that the Hiace is a durable, roadworthy vehicle, and three of them will do the job just as well.’
The team features 14 debutants to Senior championship hurling and is as follows:
Larry Connors (Bunclody); Rich Connors (St. Anne’s), Joe Connors (St. Anne’s), Jimmy ‘Stick’ Goggins (GOH); Mikey Berry (Harriers), David Connors (St. Anne’s), John John Connors (Shamrocks); Tom Berry (Harriers), Ollie Connors (Rapps); Mylie ‘Daddles’ Connors (Bunclody), Jim Berry (Harriers), Jimmy ‘Chap’ Goggins (GOH); Mickey Connors (Bunclody), Mylie Cash (Shamrocks, capt.), Tiddly Tom Connors (Bunclody).
Supporters wishing to travel may contact Tony Furlong to secure a place on the supporters’ bus. It will be leaving Ferndale at 9 a.m. and will stop at Taghmon (9.15 a.m.), the Bosheen in New Ross (9.30 a.m.), Templeshannon (10 a.m.) and the Halting Site in Shankill for members of the Dublin Supporters’ Club at 12 noon on the day of the game.