Davy Fitzgerald: 'Do we need to be on the sideline? Is it just to be seen?'

Davy Fitzgerald says GAA managers should be removed from sidelines but given structured referee access before and after matches

MANAGEMENT OFF THE SIDELINES? Ian O'Connell from Killarney who received a modified Ford at the launch of the 24th annual Circet All-Ireland GAA Golf Challenge from Davy Fitzgerald and Co. Picture: Matt Browne/Sportsfile

Move the managers to the stands but let them speak to referees in the day before and after a game, proposes Davy Fitzgerald.

In light of flashpoints between various team officials this year, the Antrim boss would be happy to take his place away from the action provided the maor foirne was returned and he had a chance to speak to the referee pre and post-match.