Fitzgerald fuming over protracted expense wait

Kildare hurler Martin Fitzgerald has slammed county officials over their failure to pay expenses.

Fitzgerald, who has played senior hurling for the past four years, claims players are chasing monies owed to them since their Christy Ring Cup exit in May.

“I’m not saying that we should be on an equal footing to the footballers, as they compete at a higher level, but it’s just about getting what you are entitled to — expenses. It’s the middle of September and we finished on May 18 and we haven’t been paid the money we are owed — it’s ridiculous,” he blasted ahead of the counties Bord Gais Energy All-Ireland U21AHC final against Roscommon this evening at Semple Stadium.