Cian Dillon: Clare players united on Davy decision

Clare hurlers were united in deciding it was time for a change after five years of Davy Fitzgerald’s management, vice-captain Cian Dillon confirmed yesterday, but he insists it was ultimately Fitzgerald’s own decision to step down from the role.

Speaking to Clare FM yesterday, Dillon described the process that ended with Fitzgerald tendering his resignation last Wednesday.

“Davy had been in constant contact with myself and Tony (Kelly) as joint captains over the past few weeks.