Regan hopes Davy's 'suitably embarrassed' over Forde ban

April 22, 2017

Wexford manager Davy Fitzgerald clashes with Jason Forde of Tipperary.
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Daithi Regan has taken another swipe at Davy Fitzgerald after his pitch encroachment during the Allianz Hurling League semi-final led to Tipperary's Jason Forde receiving a proposed two-match ban.

Tipp will appeal the suspension next week which comes after Forde was involved in a shoving match with the Wexford manager. Fitzgerald, for his part, was hit with a proposed eight-week ban.

Earlier this week, former Offaly star Regan was highly critical of Fitzgerald's actions on Newstalk's Off The Ball. 

He said: "I think he's let Wexford down. It's back to typical Davy. To come out and say it was premeditated and that he went on the field to give his players a lift, that is rubbish. A lot of it down to basic manners and a bit of respect.

"To run out on the pitch and get involved, my own view when I saw it was the first Tipperary player should have left him on his arse. If you are a manager and you go out like that, that is what you deserve."

Following confirmation of Forde's ban yesterday, Regan tweeted the following:

 


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