Liam Rushe: It’s up to us to turn our fortunes around

Fri, 9th June 2017

Dublin hurler Liam Rushe says his side will be out their prove their worth in the SHC qualifiers.

The St Pat’s Palmerstown man stresses that the panel are not interested in what is being said outside the squad since their Leinster SHC defeat to Galway that they will look within to inspire themselves.

“You can use it if you want, but I always think it’s fickle motivation because it runs out very quick, trying to disprove people. I’d much rather just say we’re out there to work for each other and prove how good we are.

“There wasn’t really much to be got from the game afterwards so it just turned to … ah, I think a lot of it is a bit sensationalist, to be honest. Everyone just wants to make a name for themselves; each pundit wants to be the one who shouts the loudest and says the most controversial thing.

“So there was just bullets being fired all round. And yeah, it obviously wasn’t ideal.

“But the lads know we’ve a decent team, a decent panel still there, and five weeks to turn things around.”

Liam remains in positive mood as Ger Cunningham’s men continue their preparations for their next challenge.

“It’s on us to turn it around. I suppose it’s a good position to be in; it’s a pity the game is almost too far away nearly, five weeks is a long time to be training with no matches in between. But, look, it’s an opportunity to turn it around.

“I mean, there’s no expectations now so you might see it as pressure – I’d say to you, ‘Well, nobody seems to be expecting a thing so maybe we’re in a good spot’.”