Cunningham emerges as contender for Galway job

CONOR HAYES has distanced himself from a return to the Galway job and tipped former teammate Anthony Cunningham to take over from John McIntyre.

Current All-Ireland winning U21 hurling manager Cunningham yesterday threw his hat into the ring after McIntyre’s decision to step down on Wednesday night following three seasons in charge.

However, former Waterford boss Davy Fitzgerald, as well as being linked with his native Clare, is believed to have been sussed out about his interest in the role.