Cusack has developed into the complete goalkeeper

Dear Sir,

Strangely though I see that we are in total agreement when it comes to Davy Fitzgerald’s ability as a goalkeeper, as we are, it seems, when it comes to Donal Óg Cusack’s all-star credentials. However, to consider my stating this opinion as using Donal Óg’s name for the purpose of a cheap shot I find laughable. Your contributor seems to be making a number of presumptions as to my motives in writing to your office.

To suggest that I’m harbouring some grievance with regard to last year’s All-star selection, when I clearly stated I respected the selection panel’s opinion, is simply not true. At no point did I say Davy Fitz was responsible for the abuse, but that his behaviour contributed to putting him at odds with opposing fans. I also stated, I feel quite clearly, that I did not condone such abuse. So how your contributor could consider my letter to be justifying the abuse amazes me. In my letter I did not mention Davy’s management exploits, but now that your “Donoughmore” contributor has brought it up it should be noted that behaviour that resulted in Davy being suspended after a Clare and Tipp U21 Munster Hurling championship clash can hardly be considered exemplary.