Davy: Ref treated me like dirt

Davy Fitzgerald launched a blistering attack on referee Alan Kelly last night, claiming he ignored him as if he was dirt when the Clare boss approached the Galway official during half-time of yesterday’s Division 1 hurling league semi-final at Semple Stadium.

The former All Star goalkeeper added his belief that inter-county referees at national level have something in for him and his team.

Fitzgerald’s charges were defeated 1-20 to 0-14 by Kilkenny yesterday and while the Banner boss insisted Kilkenny were the better team, he believed the game turned on a series of contentious decisions made in the build-up to Matthew Ruth’s 41st minute goal.