Ballinacourty made much of the odds that were given on them to beat Kilcummin in the semi-final, supposedly making a killing at the bookmakers, which is nice. But one wonders whether they’ll be all so eager to dip their hands into their pockets when they take on the might of Nemo Rangers today. Punters are always crowing after sticking it to the bookies, but you rarely hear of the failures – perhaps they’re drowned out by the sounds of the bookmaker’s Jag.
A Waterford man will lift the cup today either way, with Jimmy O’Gorman presenting to either John “Effin’” Hurney of Ballinacourty or Niall Geary of Nemo. ‘Gears’ grew up near to where I now live, so you’ll have to forgive me when I say that I hope he crashes and burns today. Come on ‘Courty!
Update: better big up the Tramore man as Nemo win by 1-10 to 1-7. Having been nine points down at half-time, it was a brave effort, although the demeanour of Pat Moore after the game on WLR spoke of a man not content with brave efforts. Hard luck, Ballinacourty, and here’s to Niall Geary lifting the Andy Merrigan Cup in Croke Park on St Patrick’s Day 2008.
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