AND THEN THERE were four.
The contenders for the 2014 AIB All-Ireland senior hurling crown have been whittled down to four.
The provincial action for 2013 concluded yesterday with Mount Leinster Rangers stunning win in the Leinster final. They’ll now go forward to face Ulster champions Loughgiel Shamrocks next February.
While the other semi-final will see Limerick’s Na Piarsaigh and Galway’s Portumna opposing each other.
Portumna are three-time All-Ireland champions having won out in 2006, 2008 and 2009 while Loughgiel Shamrocks have two titles to their name from 1983 and 2012.
Both Na Piarsaigh and Mount Leinster Rangers are bidding to land their first title. But who do you think will now win it out? Let us know.
Poll Results:
Portumna (757)
Na Piarsaigh (510)
Mount Leinster Rangers (238)
Loughgiel Shamrocks (114)
Probably one of the longest serving managers in the championship, but has found it hard to get Ipswich promoted which I would say is due to finances rather than his ability . He’s a top manager and if Ipswich let him leave it will be a big loss to the club .
@Shane Lad: if he was a top manager he’d be in the premiership, average at most !
@Nightowl: Wrong
@Stephen Drake: why
Regardless if he is sacked, he will be snapped up very quick in the championship…
I’d take him back for Ireland in a heartbeat..instead of watching that rubbish from Friday night.
@An Observer2: would have to agree. Mick is much maligned in certain circles, largely because of Saipan, but he has in fact a very good record. He’s done okay at Ipswich despite have little money to improve the team. I think he has unfinished business with Ireland and would like to see him given the opportunity again
@Jane Aelst: I know Jack Charlton’s era will always be remembered but my God, Saipan was amazing.. the qualifiers, beating Holland, the draws with Portugal, the last minute equaliser with Germany and nearly beating Spain to reach the quarter finals. Mick’s management may not have suited every supporter but he did well.
@Jane Aelst: agreed . Plus Ireland played their best football under him. Personally I was hoping stoke got O’Neill and mick McCarthy made an Irish comeback .
Has worked wonders on a shoestring. Ipswich customers don’t deserve him.
Ipswich to get relegated next season if Mick is sacked
Backside in the bacon slicer.