‘Commitment needed not in place’ Longford GAA rocked as Andy McEntee resigns as manager after 21 days
Meath man Andy McEntee informs Longford GAA County Board he ‘could not in good conscience continue in a role I do not believe I can deliver on’
Just 21 days after his appointment was announced, Meath native Andy McEntee has informed Longford GAA of his decision to step down with immediate effect as Longford Senior Football Manager.
The former Meath and Antrim manager damningly stated in a letter of resignation that ‘the level of player availability and commitment needed to build on promotion is not in place’.
At a meeting of Longford GAA Executive held this evening, a resignation letter from Andy McEntee was read to the committee which stated the following:
“Over recent weeks it has become clear to me that the level of player availability and commitment needed to build on this year’s promotion is not in place at this time.
“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.
“Thank you to Longford County Executive, the Selection Committee and the County Board for the confidence you placed in me. I wish Longford football every success.”
A Longford GAA spokesperson said, “Longford GAA take this opportunity to thank Andy and wish him well in his future endeavours.”
And it now back to the drawing board for Longford in their quest to find a manager for the 2027 season.
The spokesperson revealed, “Longford GAA will commence the process of identifying a manager for the Senior Football Team in the coming days.”