Andy McEntee resigns as Longford senior football manager after 21 days

Andy McEntee has stepped down as Longford senior football manager only 21 days after being recommended for the role.

In a statement read at a Longford County Board executive meeting on Saturday, the former Meath and Antrim boss said the level of player availability and commitment needed to build on this year’s Division 4 promotion was not in place.

“Players have their own reasons, and I respect that. But I could not in good conscience continue in a role I do not believe I can deliver on, and it is better for Longford that I make this decision now, so the county board has time to appoint a manager before the League,” McEntee wrote.

The board thanked McEntee and said it would begin the process of identifying a new manager for the senior football team in the coming days.

Longford were the last of the 32 National Football League counties to appoint a manager after Mike Solan stepped down in August to take the Offaly post. Former Roscommon star Frankie Dolan had also been in talks but withdrew his name after careful consideration.

Longford will be drawn into either a Leinster SFC first‑round or quarter‑final match on Thursday, with collective inter‑county training set to resume on Friday.

Source: Irish Examiner. Photo: 李 先生 / Pexels.