Galway manager Jeffrey Lynskey is expecting a Clare backlash in tomorrow's All-Ireland MHC quarter-final at the new Pairc Ui Chaoimh.

The Banner suffered a heavy Munster final defeat to Cork and also have three competitive games under their belt, which is three more than Galway who are making their championship bow. 

"They would still have a bit of momentum," Lynskey told the Galway News website.

"We have seen them a few times and they have a good half-back line there in (Diarmuid) Ryan, (Cian) Minogue and (Aidan) McCarthy. They are all good ball winners and attacking half-backs.

"In the inside line then, they have young (Gary) Cooney, (Breffni) Horner and (Tiernan) Agnew. These are all free scoring forwards, even though it didn't happen for them the last day against Cork but Cork are particularly strong at minor this year.

"So, I know there is going to be a kick in them after the heavy defeat to Cork in the Munster final. There is going to be a big kick in them because, at this stage, it is knockout. There are no second chances and you have to get it right. As simple as that. So, whoever turns up on Saturday with the most hunger and desire and the want and the will to win, it will be they who will be successful."

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