Ollie Baker to manage Offaly hurlers

[Bord na Mona man]

Baker wouldn't have been a name that would have instantly sprung to mind, but I doubt there was a queue of takers for the job.
I wish him the best of luck and who knows what will happen.
His assistant will be Alan Cunningham who is highly rated.


Baker to take over Offaly

Ollie Baker will be the new Offaly hurling manager after the committee appointed to select a new Faithful boss recommended the two-time All-Ireland winner.

Former Clare hurler Baker, winner of the Liam MacCarthy Cup in 1995 and 1997, will have fellow Banner man Alan Cunningham as a coach.

He will announce his selectors in the coming days and the appointment will be formally ratified at their November County Board meeting.

Baker is based in Tullamore and will take over from Joe Dooley who resigned after this year's Championship.

http://www.rte.ie/sport/gaa/championship/2011/1010/bakero_offaly.html