In March 2011, Liam Dunne sounded an alarmist tone about the direction Wexford hurling was taking.
As Kilkenny developed into the greatest winning machine in the history of the game, Wexford were in steady decline and when their paths intersected, the beatings became increasingly severe.
Having scored a famous last gasp victory in 2004, Wexford remained competitive against Kilkenny the following year, losing by three points. But it was eight in 2006 and stretched to 15 and 10 points in their two Championship meetings in 2007. Then up to 17 in 2008.
