Opinion: Picking a Limerick Football team without any of Billy Lee’s current squad

Billy Lee and his Limerick star have been near-perfect this year with seven wins form their eight competitive games.

Lee has built a competitive squad during his time in charge and they are now starting to reap the results they deserve.

An extensive squad with a vast number of different clubs represented has been developed under Lee.

However, if you had to pick a county team, with none of Lee’s current sqaud and choose only one player from each club, who would you choose.

Here is Jack Neville’s attempt.

Goalkeeper: James O’Mara (Fr Caseys)

Reliable shot stopper and distributor who has played at underage levels for Limerick.

Corner-Back: Mike O’Keefe (Newcastle West)

Not the flashiest of players with NWC but certainly one of the most effectve corner backs in the county.

Full-Back: Jim Liston (Gerald Griffins)

Not involved with the county panel anymore but has all the talent needed. Can play anywhere on the field.

Corner-Back: Stephen Walsh (Ballylander)

Represented his county in hurling for years and is as reliable with Ballylanders in football.

Half-Back: Cillian Ferris (Ballysteen)

Last years U20 county captain, terrific defender with an eye for a score.

Centre-Back: James Ryan (Galbally)

Has represented the county in both codes and one of the main reasons for Galbally’s promotion to the senior ranks in 2018.

Half-Back: Barry Coleman (Rathkeale)

Was one of the U20’s side that pushed Kerry all the way earlier this year. Another who could play in various positions.

Midfield: Gearoid Hegarty (St Patricks)

All-Ireland winner with the hurlers but also one of the best footballers in the county. Represented the footballers for a number of years before focusing on the hurling.

Midfield: William O’Donoghue (Na Piarsaigh)

Another with a Celtic Cross in hurling. Played underage with the county and is an excellent option in the middle of the park for the city club.

Half-Forward: Derry McCarthy (Drom-Broadford)

A consistent scorer for the West side with a number of county titles to his name.

Centre-Forward: Noel Callanan (St Kierans)

A strong and direct runner with an eye for goal. Has played for Limerick in the Minor and U20 ranks in recent years.

Half-Forward: Richie English

All-Ireland winner and All-Star in hurling, one of the main reasons why Oola reached the SFC final last year.

Corner-Forward: Brian Donovan (Monaleen)

Former senior panelist, the dynamic forward is a brilliant ball-carrier and well able to take a score.

Full-Forward: Adam Kearns (St Senans)

Injury has plagued him in recent years but Kearns is a huge man with great skill.

Corner-Forward: Mikey Lyons (Adare)

An integral part of the back-to-back-to-back championship winning Adare sides.

Jack Neville’s Limerick Football Team with no county players (One player per team)

1. James O’Mara (Fr Caseys)
2. Mike O’Keefe (Newcastle West)
3. Jim Liston (Gerald Griffins)
4. Stephen Walsh (Ballylanders)
5. Cillian Ferris (Ballysteen)
6. James Ryan (Galbally)
7. Barry Coleman (Rathkeale)
8. Gearoid Hegarty (St Patricks)
9. William O’Donoghue (Na Piarsaigh)
10. Derry McCarthy (Drom-Broadford)
11. Noel Callanan (St Kierans)
12. Richie English (Oola)
13. Brian O’Donovan (Monaleen)
14. Adam Kearns (St Senans)
15. Mikey Lyons (Adare)