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Hurling fans are REALLY divided about Davy Fitzgerald taking over Wexford

Published 09:26 8 Oct 2016 BST

Conan Doherty
Hurling fans are REALLY divided about Davy Fitzgerald taking over Wexford

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Davy Fitzgerald is the new Wexford senior hurling manager.

The Clare man, who departed the Banner county after five years just last month, has replaced Liam Dunne in the Model County and agreed to a three-year term in Leinster. https://twitter.com/SportsJOEdotie/status/784478351889137664 It is not clear whether Donal Óg Cusack will follow him from the Clare job to Wexford yet as Fitzgerald's backroom team has not been confirmed but the manager was ratified on Friday night in Enniscorthy. The former Cork 'keeper could yet be in line to succeed Fitzgerald in Clare. https://twitter.com/cahilljackie/status/784519744028286976 Regardless, the Sixmilebridge clubman met with six members of the Wexford Selection Committee on Thursday in Portlaoise which included the county chairman and county secretary and he was deemed the stand-out candidate.
'The Selection Committee members interviewed many contenders for the role during the previous two weeks, and were most impressed by Fitzgerald, who recently departed the managerial role in his native Clare,' Wexford GAA announced. 'He was their unanimous choice as new Wexford manager, and he provisionally accepted the role on Thursday night, pending approval at Friday night’s County Board meeting. 'The appointment is for a three-year term, with a review to take place after year two.'
And the man himself is said to be "honoured" to be sworn in as Wexford's new leader.
"I am really excited about this opportunity with Wexford, and I was honoured to be asked to accept the job," Fitzgerald said. "It’s a new challenge for me, and I’m really looking forward to it."
Immediately though, the divisions began. One Clare fan was delighted. Not for Davy... for Clare. https://twitter.com/breenmartinj/status/784483232230309888 Clare should be smarting according to others. https://twitter.com/Antoinfletch/status/784528428640899072 All the neutrals are loving it though. https://twitter.com/eurovisioning/status/784506700787253248 The Messiah. https://twitter.com/phearne_dls/status/784502260978114560 Unsure if compliment or not. https://twitter.com/PaulThatsAll/status/784491453099732993 No pressure. https://twitter.com/Anthonybeale_fp/status/784486970751873025 Harsh. https://twitter.com/Limerick_chicky/status/784486497370173441 Reputation. https://twitter.com/pat_nolan/status/784485556034146304 He knows what it takes. https://twitter.com/John2211/status/784482127366787073 We can all agree on one thing... https://twitter.com/MjScallan/status/784483596644061184

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