SHEEHAN HITS BACK AT CRITICS

TAILTEANN CUP ROUND-UP

- KEVIN EGAN

LAOIS manager Billy Sheehan was in a defiant mood after his charges recorded their biggest win of the year on Saturday afternoon in Brewster Park - a 1-11 to 1-9 upset victory over Fermanagh that put them into this morning’s Tailteann Cup quarterfinal draw.

“There was a County Board meeting recently where individuals stood up and wanted new management in. They were telling us our year was over,” fumed the Kerry native.

“We had a loyal following there tonight, who want Laois to win.

“To those who aren’t here, keep the abuse coming, but just keep it towards me rather than the players.

“People who don’t go to the games seem to know everything!”