Wexford selector Cushe stands down after defeat to Clare

IN the aftermath of Wexford's elimination from the All-Ireland SHC, selector Ger Cushe has decided to stand down.

Wexford were bitterly disappointed following their defeat by Clare in last Sunday’s qualifier and the GAC’s decision to bring the game forward by one week, leaving just a one week break from their provincial final defeat to Kilkenny.

Cushe, part of the backroom team for the past two years, has decided to call it a day. A member of the 1996 All-Ireland winning team Cushe had huge influence on the players so his decision to step aside will come as a cruel blow.

Team manager Tony Dempsey is contemplating his future. “I will not be making any rash decisions. I will take time out, consider the workload involved, and this, coupled with my new job as a TD, will be all taken into account when arriving at my decision. I will be giving it a couple of weeks.”

However, the third member of the backroom team Davy Morris has indicated he is willing to continue for another year.

There is also growing speculation that Liam Dunne, Larry O’Gorman and Larry Murphy could have played their last game at inter-county level.

Dunne missed the Clare clash, having been sent off against Kilkenny, while Murphy and O’Gorman were dropped for the qualifier clash, although both made appearances in the second half.

Wexford County Board are expected to discuss the hurling and football managerial posts are their next monthly meeting. Football manager Ger Halligan has already indicated his willingness to remain at the helm but as yet has not been re-appointed by the county board.