Dr Ed Coughlan: Davy Fitzgerald and knowing when the less said is better

Davy Fitzgerald, for all his success, might one day reflect on how there may have been far more good days than bad had he been able to trust his charges a little more than his behaviour suggested he did.

SILENT SIDELINE: Wexford manager Davy Fitzgerald's latest altercation has seen him receive a two-match sideline ban, for all the good it will do him, as he has sworn to never change his ways. And why should he? Well, from a performance perspective, there may be a few good reasons for him to consider doing so. Picture: Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile

The hurling championship would not be the same without a story involving Davy Fitzgerald. It could be something about his capacity to mix things up tactically, to try something others have never thought to do, as he did in his days with Waterford between 2008-2011.

Or a post-match interview which brings everyone into his world with his energy, enthusiasm and love for the game, and soundbites for the nation to discuss in the days that follow, as he did following his All-Ireland win with Clare in 2013.