Offaly humbled by London in shock defeatTailteann Cup Group 4London 2-20 Offaly 0-12Offaly slumped to a shock defeat at the hands of London in their Tailteann Cup opener at Tullamore last Saturday - but it was the manner of the defeat that really sent shockwaves through the GAA world. A London win of any kind would have been a major surprise - indeed, it was their first championship victory in 11 years - but a win by 14 points was the sort of result nobody saw coming. It was a day to remember for London manager Michael Maher and his team, while the outcome will prompt a post mortem in Offaly. Offaly defeated London by nine points in the corresponding fixture last year, but they never really raised a gallop on Saturday. Offaly are away to Limerick in their next game at Mick Neville Park, Rathkeale on Saturday (3pm) where they will be looking to atone for the London defeat.

Source: Irish Independent May 13, 2024 07:25 UTC