It is sad to see such a great character as Derek McGrath step away from his position as manager of the Waterford Senior Hurling team. He represents all that is true and fair about our great and sacred game. Like many who have gone before him, his work will only truly be recognised and felt in his absence.

I wish the best in whatever he does next. I hope he gets a nice well-paying media gig as some kickback for all the selfless dedication he has poured into teams in Waterford over the years.

A class act, well done Derek for all you achieved as Waterford manager and how you conducted yourself with such grace and class on and off the field.

Killarney.87 (Tipperary) - Posts: 2513 - 19/06/2018 02:42:11    2112946

A class act indeed.

Now there's an opportunity for all who criticized his approach to prove that they can do more than talk

Ban (Westmeath) - Posts: 1415 - 19/06/2018 12:04:42    2113015

waynoI (Dublin) - Posts: 13650 - 19/06/2018 12:16:06    2113021

Class act.

Look at the way he dealt with the umpires mistake a few weeks ago.
Most managers would have lost the plot and Derek just pointed
out that everyone can make a mistake.

Good lesson for all of us.

carlovia (None) - Posts: 1517 - 19/06/2018 12:33:38    2113029

All the very best to him.He gave all he could to the Waterford cause.
New appointment will have a hard act to follow.

Dubh_linn (Dublin) - Posts: 2312 - 19/06/2018 12:33:41    2113030

Always conducted himself well so sad to see him go in that way.

I think it is time for someone new for Waterford though.

MesAmis (Dublin) - Posts: 13707 - 19/06/2018 12:38:53    2113031

he might have given all he can to waterford but waterfords loss will be somebody elses gain very soon.
i love how he carries himself,he must have been fit to kill somebody after the goal v tipp but look at how he carried himself.our own manager could take note.
if davy leaves this year i hope he gets the wexford job.

perfect10 (Wexford) - Posts: 3929 - 19/06/2018 12:43:30    2113036

He comes across as a very decent, honest man who cares for his players and loves the game of hurling. His retirement is hurling's loss so hopefully he'll be back in some shape or form.

Best of luck Mr. McGrath.

festinog (Galway) - Posts: 3097 - 19/06/2018 14:17:17    2113066

Miami305 (Galway) - Posts: 147 - 19/06/2018 14:56:26    2113086

Best of luck to him in whatever he decides to do next, first and foremost just comes across as such a decent fella

bostonredsox (Wexford) - Posts: 4368 - 19/06/2018 15:22:34    2113094

The last Derek probable wants right now is another job. However Waterford would be stupid to let such a talent slip away. Make hime Director of hurling for Waterford but give him a team of people to share the work load so he can work his job and have family time. May be Brick and some more respected people.

Canuck (Waterford) - Posts: 2659 - 19/06/2018 17:58:13    2113154

He is a class act. Unfortunately the hurling traditionalists will never let him get the praise he deserves.

LohansRedHelmet (Clare) - Posts: 2479 - 20/06/2018 05:30:38    2113255

Best of luck to Derek. He has been a great manager for Waterford.

PortInFaithful (Offaly) - Posts: 472 - 20/06/2018 13:01:52    2113334

bricktop (Down) - Posts: 2503 - 20/06/2018 13:29:47    2113342

Class manager and someone everyone respects ..Waterford are the hurling team I always follow and would have loved to see them win an all ireland under mcgrath

dave1988 (Roscommon) - Posts: 1055 - 20/06/2018 13:37:26    2113350

Nice man. Players loved him no doubt.
One league title in 5 years would still not be considered a great success though and probably should have won more.

catch22 (USA) - Posts: 2148 - 20/06/2018 16:35:35    2113394

Ban (Westmeath) - Posts: 1415 - 21/06/2018 22:08:06    2113655