Shanahan: I didn’t ignore Justin on line ‘deliberately’

WATERFORD star Dan Shanahan said yesterday he did not deliberately avoid former manager Justin McCarthy’s handshake as he was substituted against Clare two weeks ago.

The 2007 Hurler of the Year broke his silence on the turbulent events of the past week in Waterford GAA circles which saw McCarthy resign and referred to the much-discussed incident when he appeared to avoid the former manager as he was called ashore during the Munster SHC game in the Gaelic Grounds.

“Every player hates to be taken off,” said Shanahan, “And I’m no different to any other player. What happened that day is for another day, but I hate to be taken off.