Davy Fitzgerald has officially stepped down as the manager of the Waterford senior hurling team. The Clare native, who had been at the helm for the past two years, decided to end his tenure a year earlier than planned.
Fitzgerald, who had one year remaining on his three-year term, made his decision public through a statement issued to the Irish Examiner. In his statement, he expressed his gratitude towards his players, backroom team, and county Chairman Sean Michael O’Regan, and extended his best wishes to everyone associated with Waterford GAA.
“After careful consideration, I have decided to step down as manager of the Waterford senior hurling team”
“I would like to sincerely thank the players for their efforts over the last two years. Just the tiniest of margins prevented us from making Munster’s top three this year and progressing to the 2024 All-Ireland championship. It’s my firm belief that the talent is there for Waterford to compete strongly at hurling’s highest level again.”
Fitzgerald also extended his appreciation to his backroom team members, including Peter Queally and Eoin Kelly, and acknowledged the unwavering support from the county chairman, Seán Michael O’Regan, secretary Pat Flynn, and PRO Richard Tobin.
“I’d like to express a massive thanks to Peter, Eoin, and all of my backroom team as well as county chairman, Seán Michael O’Regan, secretary, Pat Flynn, and PRO, Richard Tobin, for their unstinting support during the last two years. And finally, I want to wish all involved with Waterford GAA every success into the future.”
Fitzgerald’s return for his second stint as Waterford manager began with the 2023 season. However, the team did not progress from the Munster championship during his tenure. Despite the challenges, Fitzgerald remains optimistic about the team’s potential to succeed at the highest levels of hurling.
