'I have as much respect for Michael O'Leary's opinion as he has for my opinion' - Davy Russell hits back at retirement comments

Ryanair chief O’Leary argued Russell had 'nothing to achieve by coming back'.

BITING BACK: Davy Russell onboard Galvin after finishing in second on Wednesday. Pic: ©INPHO/Tom Maher

Ahead of a cracking book of rides on day three of the Cheltenham Festival, Davy Russell has hit back at Michael O’Leary’s criticism of his retirement U-turn.

The Youghal jockey retired in December but was back in the saddle within a month to fill in for Jack Kennedy after the luckless Kerry jockey broke his leg for a fifth time.