Lee Chin is happy with his decision to concentrate on hurling this year.

The Wexford man was the only dual player operating at the highest level in 2013 but has opted to step back from football this year as "it isn't possible to do both".

While he is disappointed that he won't get to represent the Model County in the big ball game, Chin accepts that intercounty fixtures militate against those who wish to play both codes:

"I'm seeing things clearer now that I have decided to concentrate on hurling only and I hope it will help my game," the 21-year-old told The Irish Independent.

"In fairness, both managers were very accommodating last year. But while it is hard to walk away from the footballers and the management, the decision really was easy. Hurling is my first game and it isn't possible to do both.

"I got great experience from it. People often refer to the day I was driven down from Armagh to play in the Walsh Cup final after the football game was called off, but I quite enjoyed that.

"If the GAA was able to accommodate a dual player, it could make life a bit easier. But that's not the case.

"The way the fixtures and training are now, it is a bit too much. The game is so professional, there are so many demands - you can't give 50%." Tweet

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