Wexford hurling manager Davy Fitzgerald spoke to Liam Spratt of South East Radio on Friday, which was aired on Saturday evening's Sports Hour. In the short interview, Fitzgerald urged Wexford supporters to stick behind the players and the system: "It's very important to have the public behind us. Whether if it's from you [media], or …
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A club team has confirmed the appointment of Davy Fitzgerald as their new manager... Fitzgerald's local club team, Sixmilebridge, confirmed that the current Wexford hurling manager will take the reigns of their Senior hurlers. According to the Clare Champion, Fitzgerald will join Timmy Crowe and Paddy Meehan, as he aims for club glory in the …
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Wexford Senior Hurling manager Davy Fitzgerald will release his autobiography next month... His autobiography, entitled At All Costs, will be available online at Easons, and in book-stores nationwide from October 11th 2018. "At All Costs gets inside the mind of one of GAA's most talked-about personalities. Possessed of an unshakeable work ethic and determination to …
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Updated at 17:18, 14/08/2018. Yesterday evening, we reported that Davy Fitzgerald had made his decision and that he would continue on as Wexford Senior Hurling manager for another year. Now, Wexford Weekly can confirm that Fitzgerald has been ratified as Wexford Senior Hurling manager for the 2018-19 season. An official statement released by GAA PRO …
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Since bowing out of the Senior Hurling Championship to Clare, there's been a lot of Davy Fitzgerald 'will he, won't he' talk in the Sunny South East. Whether the Clare native wanted to continue with or depart the Wexford Senior hurlers was his own choice. Admittedly, he found commuting one of the toughest parts throughout …
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Up to a dozen members of the Wexford Senior Hurling squad travelled to Clare via bus last Saturday morning (August 4th). The Wexford Senior hurlers travelled with the hope that they would convince the current manager, Davy Fitzgerald, to continue at the helm of the Senior Hurling team for another year, at least. Fitzgerald has …
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It's been two years since Davy Fitzgerald took over the reins as Wexford Senior Hurling manager... Following Wexford's loss to Clare in this year's All-Ireland Quarter-Final, South East Radio's Liam Spratt asked Davy would he be staying on as Wexford manager, to which he replied: ""Jesus Christ, I'm only off the field twenty minutes. I'm …
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Former Kilkenny player and hurling legend turned analyst Jackie Tyrrell believes Wexford's sweeper system is outdated and that a change in direction is needed in order to advance. Speaking on RTE's The Sunday Game last night, the former Kilkenny defender didn't beat behind the bush, but instead, he cut straight to the point and slammed …
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South East Radio's Liam Spratt caught up with Wexford Senior hurling manager Davy Fitzgerald and joint-captain Matt O'Hanlon following the side's All-Ireland Quarter-final loss to Clare. Both were bitterly disappointed, yet also remained hopeful for the future of Wexford hurling. "It's been a decent year, people can say what they want. I'm telling you, 100%, …
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Davy Fitzgerald spoke to Liam Spratt of South East Radio after Wexford's nail-biting Leinster Championship win against Dublin on Sunday. "The people and Wexford must be very proud of these guys; they fought tooth and nail at the end to win that game and since I've come down here, that's the way they've been." "I was …
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St Martins' Rory O'Connor has become an integral member of Davy Fitzgerald's aching-for-success Wexford panel. When Davy Fitzgerald last won an All-Ireland with Clare, O'Connor (19) was an u-14 hurler. But, now in 2018, he's playing under him - learning from him, and realising what it takes to compete and win at the highest level. …
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Speaking to Sinead Kehoe recently, Davy Fitzgerald hailed Wexford fans for their passion and their continued positive attitude. From Clare, the journey down to the South East was always going to be an off-putter, but with the persistence of former Chairman Diarmuid Deveraux, Fitzgerald eventually agreed on the offer. "I love doing stuff that you're not …
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"There’s only one game here that matters for me this year," remarked Davy after Kilkenny's victory over the Model County. Wexford will face neighbours Kilkenny in the Leinster Championship in Nowlan Park in June, a hotly-anticipated game for both counties. "Kilkenny needed the result, and in fairness, I thought they were just about the better …
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Wexford hurling fans will rejoice to hear that Rathnure club-man Jack Guiney's injury will not place him on an operating table. The numbers on Wexford's injury list significantly increased over the past number of weeks. Simon Donohoe with a broken hand. Eoin Moore with an ankle injury. Willie Deveraux with a hamstring injury suffered in …
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An in-form Clare team travelled to the Sunny South East to take on Wexford on Sunday. Clare, who entered the game with an unbeaten record in this year's Allianz National Leauge campaign, could not match the Model County. Full time: Wexford 0-20 - 1-13 Clare _ Wexford's resurgence continues: "Are Wexford peaking too soon?...Can they …
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Former Clare manager and current Wexford manager Davy Fitzgerald is bound to have mixed feelings ahead of the upcoming League clash with his native Clare. "It will be strange. It will be the first time since we finished with Clare that we will be up against them." "Davy is a Clareman through and through; he …
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One player who has been a revelation for the Wexford Senior Hurling team this year, is Crossabeg native and Wexford wing-back, Paudie Foley. Last year, Foley opted to take a year out from the senior set-up and decided to travel around America - and he remains with little regret regarding the decision that afforded him …
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Wexford emerged victorious from Sunday's Walsh Cup semi-final clash against Dublin in Parnell Park. Although the scoreline may paint a comfortable victory for the Model County, it's worth noting that Paul Winters, who was hurling excellently, was sent-off halfway through the second half. Before that, Wexford struggled and went in at the break three-points down. …
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An experimental Wexford side ran riot in Ashford today as they overcame Wicklow by a mammoth 39 points on a scoreline of 1-12 to 6-36. Davy Fitzgerald will be happy with his side's performance, especially after a lacklustre display against Carlow mid-week. New Dublin hurling manager and former Dublin football manager Pat Gilroy also had …
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Davy Fitzgerald has named a strong side to face Carlow as Wexford's 2018 campaign commences.
Former Kilkenny goalkeeper PJ Ryan was brought into the Wexford Senior set-up last year as a goalkeeping coach after the new managerial appointment of Davy Fitzgerald... However, PJ Ryan has now acquired a job with his home county as a 'Games Development Administrator' and as a result of this, he cannot continue with his role …
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After a terrific year where they overcame Kilkenny twice and reached their first Leinster championship since 2004, the Wexford Senior hurlers are already facing some major problems ahead of their 2018 season... Talented St Martin's star Rory O'Connor underwent knee surgery yesterday to fix an ongoing problem. The injury meant that he played the Wexford …
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