Davy Fitzgerald announced as new Wexford manager
Davy Fitzgerald has been appointed as the Wexford hurling manager, a fortnight after stepping down from the Clare job, .
Fitzgerald left his native county after “divided opinions” among the players about whether the 2013 All-Ireland winning manager was the best person for the role.
However he was the “unanimous choice” of the six-man Wexford Management Selection Committee, after meeting them yesterday. Many other candidates had been considered for Liam Dunne’s role, including the now former manager.
Fitzgerald has been appointed for three years, with a review to take place after the second year.
“I am really excited about this opportunity with Wexford, and I was honoured to be asked to accept the job,” said Fitzgerald.
“It’s a new challenge for me, and I’m really looking forward to it.”
County Board Chairman, Diarmuid Devereux, said: “On behalf of Wexford County Board and Wexford GAA supporters, I welcome Davy to County Wexford.
“He is an ideal fit for our young senior hurling squad, and I am excited about the prospects for the future.
“The initial aim will be for Wexford to move from Division 1B of the National Hurling League up to Division 1A, and then to build on that.”
No decisions have yet been made on who will form Fitzgerald’s backroom team.
