People were keen to have their say.
What a bloody match that was.
After the uninspiring game between Galway and Limerick in first semi-final, hurling fans were relieved when they witnessed what took place in Nowlan Park this afternoon.
This match had everything.
Great scores, huge hits, a raucous atmosphere and some serious controversial moments from the man himself, Davy Fitzgerald.
With just 10 minutes to go, Wexford were going toe-to-toe with the All-Ireland champions before a late flourish from the Premier County diminished any hopes of a shock result.
Tipperary ran our 5-18 – 1-19 winners but don’t let the scoreline fool you, this was an incredibly tight contest for the majority of the game.
The main talking point, as you probably know now, was Fitzgerald running onto the pitch to confront the referee.
He subsequently started squaring up to the Tipperary players and dropped a few shoulders.
As you do.
Davy getting stuck in! https://t.co/eDnNSapDSo
— SportsJOE (@SportsJOEdotie) April 16, 2017
His antics, of course, didn’t go unnoticed.
There was one overwhelming reaction to his carry on.
Davy Fitz has 2 be suspended after he encroached onto the pitch and assaulted Tipp player @gaa needs to stamp this out #AllianzLeagues
— Máirtin Flannery (@BallyMairtin) April 16, 2017
https://twitter.com/GazJudge/status/853638041608519685
https://twitter.com/reginaroxyod/status/853638304440483841
Should've been a free out for Wexford but Davy Fitz is such a little fucking eejit, one of the Tipp biys should have landed him on his hole
— T.K. (@TK__1996) April 16, 2017
https://twitter.com/pecomusic/status/853644750288814084
Davy Fitz should be given a few game bans for that carry on #AllianzLeagues
— Fred Sharkey (@FredSharkey) April 16, 2017
Some though were simply reveling in the entertainment.Â
Davy Fitz is truly mad. But a great character all the same!
— Colin Mackle (@ColinMackleMoy) April 16, 2017
https://twitter.com/taraamatthews/status/853646985513009152
And some just put his behaviour down to passion.
https://twitter.com/alancon18/status/853640465685651456
I Davy Fitz isn't everyones cup of tea but i love his passion #Wexvtipp
— Timmy Mac (@timmyonions) April 16, 2017
We’re looking forward to the post-match interviews.
