Antrim GAA have denied that Davy Fitzgerald was dismissed after which reinstated to his position as senior hurling supervisor following issues being raised by the squad.
Gamers cancelled a coaching session on Tuesday evening after their requested assembly with the county board to handle “important concern” after they claimed they acquired conflicting stories about Fitzgerald’s future did not materialise.
In a letter to the county board, which has been seen by BBC Sport NI, the gamers say they had been below the impression {that a} determination was made to take away Fitzgerald from his position following final weekend’s Joe McDonagh Cup defeat by Laois, just for the choice to be reversed.
“The contradiction between what occurred and what has been communicated has created uncertainty and an absence of belief amongst gamers,” learn the letter.
Nonetheless, an announcement launched by Antrim GAA chairman Seamus McMullan on Wednesday morning mentioned that Fitzgerald’s place had not modified and a gathering on Tuesday evening was not attainable on account of “prior commitments”.
“Antrim GAA acquired correspondence (twenty eighth April 2026), issued on behalf of gamers from the senior hurling squad,” the assertion learn.
“We absolutely acknowledge the issues raised within the letter. I’ve assured gamers’ representatives I’m treating these points very critically and can handle them immediately.
“While prior commitments that would not be modified at quick discover meant a gathering on the identical day the letter was acquired was not attainable, we’re working intently with gamers’ representatives and my precedence is ensuring we transfer ahead collectively.”
Whereas the run of poor outcomes has led to disquiet among the many enjoying panel and a few Antrim GAA directors, it’s understood Fitzgerald has indicated a want to stay in cost.
McMullan additionally added that every one choices inside the membership “have to be taken in the correct method”.
“I want to be clear: at no level was any determination taken to take away Davy Fitzgerald from his place as senior hurling supervisor. This was confirmed on the County Committee assembly of 27 April 2026.
“Antrim senior hurling outcomes and performances this season have been very disappointing and have understandably prompted frustration for everybody.
“As a County Committee we are going to at all times work laborious to take choices in the most effective curiosity of Antrim GAA. As a lifelong Gael, I consider these choices have to be taken in the correct method.”
