Davy ‘well pleased’ with victories

WATERFORD hurling manager Davy Fitzgerald was “very well pleased’’ after his experimental panel scored victories over Carlow and Waterford IT in games played within hours of each other on Saturday.

It was the first gathering of the panel for 2011 and while there were several notable absentees, Fitzgerald gave a run-out to a number of debutants.

“Saturday was a very useful exercise for everyone involved, and has got our preparations for the new playing season off to a very encouraging start,” Fitzgerald said.