Antrim deny attempt to remove Davy Fitzgerald as hurlers skip training

In a statement issued on Wednesday, Antrim chairman Seamus McMullan said "at no point was any decision taken to remove Davy Fitzgerald from his position"

Davy Fitzgerald is in his second season as Antrim hurling manager. Pic: Ben McShane/Sportsfile

The Antrim senior hurlers did not train on Tuesday night amid tensions with the county board executive concerning the future of manager Davy Fitzgerald.

The squad had asked to speak to officials regarding a request made by a member of the board executive to the 2013 All-Ireland SHC-winning boss to step down on Sunday. However, the meeting did not take place.