The Wexford Senior hurling team defeated Galway in Chadwicks Wexford Park on Saturday afternoon…
Multiple players showed their capability. Conor Hearne produced an excellent performance at midfield, Cian Byrne and Conor McDonald were good in attack, the returning Liam Ryan was a powerhouse in defence, while Rory O’Connor produced magic up front, ending the game with 1-06 from play.
Another key player for Wexford was Faythe Harriers club man and captain, Lee Chin.
Lee Chin received strong plaudits from Cork legend, Donal Og Cusack, on RTE’s The Sunday Game last night.
“He’s been an outstanding player all of his career, but if you like, he seems to be getting better with age. At the moment, you could say he’s likely in the running for Hurler of the Year. Some of his striking was top class. His fielding – he gave an exhibition.”
Wexford woman Ursula Jacob also had high praise for the Wexford man:
“In this form, he’s unmarkable. He’s got 3-34 in the three games (Leinster Championship). He’s a leader, he inspires the team around him. He carries Wexford through at times, but he gives everyone a lift. The crowd… everyone rallies behind him. He’s not afraid to get stuck in either and win the dirty ball. We need Lee Chin because he is such a vital cog,” Jacob said.
You can watch the clip from the Sunday Game here:
To Wexford’s delight, Wexford will have two weeks to recover before their next clash. Their next clash takes place in Dr Cullen Park against Carlow, a team that will fighting with tooth and nail to ensure they secure their Liam McCarthy status for next year.
Read more about the talking points from Wexford’s win over Galway here.
Jason Redmond
From Gorey, Jason is the owner of Wexford Weekly. He is also a post-primary English and History teacher.
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