D-Day for Justin McCarthy

Justin McCarthy’s future as Limerick Senior Hurling manager is expected to come to a head tonight.

Delegates from 68 Limerick GAA Clubs and the Limerick County Board, will meet in Limerick City to vote on a motion to decide whether McCarthy will continue as the Shannonsiders boss.

It is expected McCarthy will retain his position, with a two-thirds majority required to end his involvement.

Sportspeak’s Cóilín Duffy reports
 

LIMERICK HURLING CRISIS TIMELINE

Aug 2009: Limerick hammered by Tipperary on a 6-19 to 2-07 score-line in All-Ireland semi-final at Croke Park

Nov 2009: Justin McCarthy drops 12 of 2009 panel.

Dec 2009: After a number of further withdrawals, it is now apparent that 12 more hurlers refuse to play under Jusin McCarthy’s management.

Jan 2010: A provisional panel commence training for 2010 season.

Jan 2010: Limerick lose to UCC 0-19 to 2-09 in Waterford Crystal tournament.

Jan 2010: 2009 Limerick panel timely release first statement condemning management and county board officials.

Jan 2010: County Board vote of confidence sees a stong majority vote in favour with Justin McCarthy’s continued management.

Feb 2010: Croke Park refuse to get involved in Limerick hurling dispute.

Feb 2010: Justin McCarthy names a new-look Limerick panel for upcoming league campaign.

21st Feb 2010: It’s a Round 1 defeat for Limerick in the National League as they lose to Galway by 1-11 to 1-18 at Kilmallock.

27th Feb 2010: Limerick lose to Cork 2-21 to 1-14 in Round 2 of the NHL at the Gaelic Grounds.

Mar 2010: James O’Brien returns to 2010 Limerick panel.

Mar 2010: 2009 Limerick panel train for the first time since debacle started five months ago in Knocklong.

7th Mar 2010: 2009 Limerick panel release second statement reiterating stance against Justin McCarthys reign and will not return under his management.

9th Mar 2010: County Board Meeting at Claughaun – vote on McCarthy’s future doesn’t take place – clubs haven’t submitted motion

13th Mar 2010: Limerick County Board Management Committee hold emergency meeting.

14th Mar 2010: It’s a third league defeat for the 2010 panel as they lose by 2-20 to 2-10 to Waterford at Fraher Field.

21st Mar 2010: Limerick lose to Tipperary by 2-24 to 0-8 in the National Hurling League at the Gaelic Grounds – a fourth league defeat

23rd Mar 2010: Over 100 delegates from 68 clubs and County Board to vote on a motion to decide McCarthy’s future at a special meeting of the Limerick County Board at Claughaun.