The National League has been noticeable this season for a more becalmed Davy Fitzgerald, as he has taken a step back from the coal-face of coaching to assume more of a managerial role, with Donal Og Cusack notably more agitated on the sideline in the semi-final against Kilkenny. It appears, however, that talk of the demise of Davy Fitz' better, combustible nature has proved exaggerated.
The zen calm of Davy Fitz has just been shattered.
— Paul Ring (@Paul__Ring) May 1, 2016
A frenetic league final against Waterford - presumably along with the presence of Dan Shanahan and Derek McGrath on the touchline - had the Clare manager back to his terrier-like self. Here are a few of the images Sportsfile captured:
Davy Fitzgerald
Dan Shanahan
Derek McGrath
Naturally these explosive spheres soon collided, and it erupted in an otherwise turgid first-half:
Temperatures will likely be running equally high at Thurles next week, as the replay to this 0-22 apiece draw is scheduled for 3.30pm on Sunday.
