Antrim players want clarity amid 'concern' over Fitzgerald position

Antrim players want clarity amid 'concern' over Fitzgerald positionImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Antrim have lost seven of their eight league and championship matches this seasonPublished10 minutes agoThe Antrim senior hurling squad have requested a meeting with the county board at Tuesday evening's training session to address "significant concern" surrounding the position of manager Davy Fitzgerald.In a letter to the county board, which has been seen by BBC Sport NI, the players say they were under the impression that a decision was made to remove Fitzgerald from his role following last weekend's Joe McDonagh Cup defeat by Laois, only for the decision to be reversed. However, the squad said they were subsequently informed "that no such action had taken place" and when the matter was brought to Antrim GAA chairman Seamus McMullan, he "indicated that he had no knowledge of it". In the letter, the playing group say McMullan's response is "particularly concerning" given that Fitzgerald confirmed that "the sequence of events did in fact occur". "The contradiction between what occurred and what has been communicated has created uncertainty and a lack of trust among players," read the letter.The players added that if the board do not attend the meeting and engage with the squad, they will "not proceed with the scheduled training session and further action could be taken".BBC Sport NI has contacted Antrim GAA for comment. While the run of poor results has led to disquiet among the playing panel and some Antrim GAA administrators, it is understood Fitzgerald has indicated a desire to remain in charge.Image source, InphoImage caption, Davy Fitzgerald took over as Antrim boss in August 2024The players also complained that some members of the group "have still not received the full allocation of gear that is expected". "This has been highlighted as part of t...