CLARE’S HOPES OF retaining Liam MacCarthy have suffered a significant blow with the news that the current Hurler of the Year, Shane O’Donnell, will have to undergo shoulder surgery that will keep him out of action until the end of the year.
Banner manager Brian Lohan confirmed the news to The Irish Times, saying, “It’s very unfortunate for Shane himself and the team as well. We looked at every option with Shane but the medical advice was that surgery was 100 per cent necessary, so we wish him well and a full recovery.”
Over the last three years, O’Donnell has not played league hurling until the very last moment, instead joining the panel in March.
That approach has worked wonders for him with three All-Stars and a Hurler of the Year award.
However, his 2025 season appears to be over, in what is a huge loss to the game.
Translation. Arsenal are in London and pay more money.
He had better move soon while the stock is high. Remember Cheick Tiote?
He seems to have conflicting aims there: wanting to play for arsenal and wanting to win a champions league
Chap’s been listening to too much Westlife and Celine Dion by the sounds of it.
The black Robbie Keane