Agree totally. There is also an argument that barring Cregan and Bond (and John O Mahony in football) there has been no success with outside management. I was full sure Waterford would be contenders this year because of Liam Cahills influence and that was not to be. I dont think Shefflin has fully been accepted in Galway either. I could be proved totally wrong. My own preference would be Ben O Connor but would it work out for him with other commitments and bills to pay? Interesting too that in Dublin hurling there is no question of a native appointment it seems and look how poorly things have gone for them.I don't think people are against an outside manager but more resigned to the fact that the CCB won't pay the fees commanded by some of these hurling mercenaries.