Daly’s men primed for Sunday’s huge battle with Cats

Thu, 3rd July 2014

Dublin hurling manager Anthony Daly says his men are raring to go ahead of Sunday's Leinster SHC final against Kilkenny in Croke Park (4.0).

The curtain-raiser is also the Dubs v the Cats (2.0), in what should be two enthralling contests.

“Looking forward to a double-header with the minors and seniors here on Sunday and a great day for Dublin hurling hopefully but a great day for hurling in general,” says Anthony. “The Leinster championship has really taken off now. It’s every bit as competitive as Munster. We have Galway coming in and Dublin rising up and Wexford definitely and Laois. Offaly are going through a sticky patch and it’s a hard championship to win now so I think lads will be dying to get out here. It (Croke Park) is a place where you do have to win a lot of individual battles."
“I know tactics do come into it big time and cover for each other and help out" he added. "But there is a bit more space around the place alright and if you are lacking a yard if can be shown up in a place like this. But our lads seem to be jumping out of their skin and mad to get out there and why wouldn’t they be? Fellas who have a problem trying to get themselves up to defend a Leinster title against Kilkenny here, will be under pressure.”