The Meath hurling board have made moves to replace manager John Hunt, who resigned last week by approaching former coach John Davis to take over the reins for a third time. Hunt resigned last week along with coach Eamon Cregan after a disastrous start to the season as defeats to DIT in the Kehoe Cup and London in the league, left the Clare man with no option but to step down. Davis has had two successful spells with the Royal County and oversaw their Leinster championship clash with Offaly in 1996 that saw the Faithful scrap through to the semi final by six-points. If the Westmeath native does decide to return to the fold, it could also see the end of Nicky Horan's self imposed exile from the county scene, while a number of other players may decide to return to the squad. Meath face Wicklow in Arklow at the weekend and hurling board chairman TJ Reilly and secretary Enda Smith are expected to be in charge of the side. Other names mentioned for the manager's job are former county hurlers John Gorry and John Andrews, both of whom have adapted to managerial roles with considerable success. Tweet

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