The small matter of Deane and Davy...

FOR years, they’ve represented all that’s best in their respective counties, represented the hopes, the dreams and occasionally the heartache.

The small matter of Deane and Davy...

Two of the smallest men in hurling. And two of the biggest stars, with two of the biggest hearts. They are Joe Deane, corner forward for Cork and Davy Fitzgerald, guardian of the net for Clare.

In 1990 Fitzy made his Munster championship debut against Limerick. Six years later Deano came on the scene for Cork, against the same opposition. Since then, both have become favoured sons of their respective supporters, with every act on the field cheered to the echo.

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