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Published 09:26 8 Oct 2016 BST
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'The Selection Committee members interviewed many contenders for the role during the previous two weeks, and were most impressed by Fitzgerald, who recently departed the managerial role in his native Clare,' Wexford GAA announced. 'He was their unanimous choice as new Wexford manager, and he provisionally accepted the role on Thursday night, pending approval at Friday night’s County Board meeting. 'The appointment is for a three-year term, with a review to take place after year two.'And the man himself is said to be "honoured" to be sworn in as Wexford's new leader.
"I am really excited about this opportunity with Wexford, and I was honoured to be asked to accept the job," Fitzgerald said. "It’s a new challenge for me, and I’m really looking forward to it."Immediately though, the divisions began. One Clare fan was delighted. Not for Davy... for Clare. https://twitter.com/breenmartinj/status/784483232230309888 Clare should be smarting according to others. https://twitter.com/Antoinfletch/status/784528428640899072 All the neutrals are loving it though. https://twitter.com/eurovisioning/status/784506700787253248 The Messiah. https://twitter.com/phearne_dls/status/784502260978114560 Unsure if compliment or not. https://twitter.com/PaulThatsAll/status/784491453099732993 No pressure. https://twitter.com/Anthonybeale_fp/status/784486970751873025 Harsh. https://twitter.com/Limerick_chicky/status/784486497370173441 Reputation. https://twitter.com/pat_nolan/status/784485556034146304 He knows what it takes. https://twitter.com/John2211/status/784482127366787073 We can all agree on one thing... https://twitter.com/MjScallan/status/784483596644061184
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