This article is from page 84 of the 2011-09-27 edition of The Clare People. OCR mistakes are to be expected so download the original SWF or the rendered page 84 JPG
“JOB done” was the primary mantra of Crusheen manager Michael Browne after his sides’ quarter final victory over Broadford last Saturday afternoon.
There appeared to be no exaggerated mood for celebration from the Crusheen players or Browne himself who instead was far more eager to get to Cusack Park as quickly as pos- sible to suss out possible semi-final opponents, who were playing in the second quarter final of the day, later in the evening.
“It was a very good win. It was a work-man like performance. All the lads put in a tough shift and never gave in.
“The first half was particularly pleasing after playing against a very strong wind we still managed to be in contention. The team has to be com- plimented for their efforts.”
This was the real winning of the game in Browne’s view. The elements were always going to affect the outcome of this crucial knock-out tie and it was his side that made the most of the natural advantages.
“At the start of the game when we realised we were playing against the wind in the first half all we wanted to do was to be in touching distance at half time.
“Whether we were level or only trailing by a few points and not too far behind we would have accepted it.
“When we managed to have a one point lead at half time that was a big bonus for us.
“Still there was a lot of pressure on us before the second half got underway. There was a lot more to do. They were playing very well and putting us under pressure.
“In the end we got the hard working performance that we had talked about in training and before the game. It was a good result in the end.”
A county semi-final and a chance of retaining their county title still very much alive, with Browne in optimistic mood.
“Thanks be to God we’re still there anyway. We will enjoy this one for a few days and we will start worrying about that after another while.”