JOHN MCENTEE AND Oisin McConville have stepped down from their position as joint managers of Crossmaglen Rangers in the wake of last month’s AIB All-Ireland semi-final loss to Castlebar Mitchels.
John McEntee and Oisin McConville have stepped down from their posts with Crossmaglen. Presseye / Declan Roughan/INPHO
Presseye / Declan Roughan/INPHO / Declan Roughan/INPHO
And Crossmaglen have turned to one of their former All-Ireland winning coaches to be their new manager for the 2016 season.
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Gareth O’Neill, who was involved with Tony McEntee, when Crossmaglen lifted the All-Ireland title in 2011 against St Brigid’s and in 2012 against Garrycastle, has now taken over.
We can confirm that Gareth O'Neill has been appointed as the new senior team manager & we wish him every success! 🏐 pic.twitter.com/LR1QYqOB2g
McConville and McEntee had steered Crossmaglen to the last two Armagh county senior titles while they saw off Monaghan’s Scotstown last November to win the Ulster championship.
McConville may still have a coaching role in the new Crossmaglen setup but it is O’Neill who will be in charge as the club giants.
Crossmaglen are bidding for a remarkable seven-in-a-row in the Armagh senior football championship this year and chasing their 20th county title since 1996.
We would like to thank John & Oisin for guiding our senior team to two County titles and an Ulster title! 👏🏻🏆◾️🔶🏐 pic.twitter.com/niWOQSXTKv
McEntee and McConville step down as Crossmaglen turn to ex All-Ireland winner as new boss
JOHN MCENTEE AND Oisin McConville have stepped down from their position as joint managers of Crossmaglen Rangers in the wake of last month’s AIB All-Ireland semi-final loss to Castlebar Mitchels.
And Crossmaglen have turned to one of their former All-Ireland winning coaches to be their new manager for the 2016 season.
Gareth O’Neill, who was involved with Tony McEntee, when Crossmaglen lifted the All-Ireland title in 2011 against St Brigid’s and in 2012 against Garrycastle, has now taken over.
McConville and McEntee had steered Crossmaglen to the last two Armagh county senior titles while they saw off Monaghan’s Scotstown last November to win the Ulster championship.
But their hopes of landing a seventh All-Ireland senior club football crown were dashed at the semi-final stage by their Mayo opponents in Kingspan Breffni Park.
McConville may still have a coaching role in the new Crossmaglen setup but it is O’Neill who will be in charge as the club giants.
Crossmaglen are bidding for a remarkable seven-in-a-row in the Armagh senior football championship this year and chasing their 20th county title since 1996.
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