Davy Burke steps down as Roscommon manager

Davy Burke has stepped down as Roscommon senior football team manager.

Roscommon GAA confirmed Burke's decision on Friday evening. "After careful consideration, I have decided to step down as Roscommon senior football manager, bringing an end to my three year term," Burke says.

"I would like to thank the Roscommon County Board, in particular County Chairperson, Brian Carroll, for his unwavering support and loyalty through the highs and lows over the last three years. I appreciated it more than you will know.

"I would like to thank Tom Hunt of Ranger Pipelines, all our sponsors and especially Sean Mulryan of Ballymore Properties. I would like to express my sincere gratitude to Sean for his support, ensuring our team was always prepared to the highest standard and wanted for nothing."

Burke also acknowledged the contribution of his colleagues. "During my tenure I have had the privilege of working alongside a fantastic group of people in my backroom team," he added.

"While there are too many to mention individually, I want to express my heartfelt appreciation for your professionalism, dedication and loyalty to Roscommon Football.

"My management team of Eddie Lohan, Mark Doran, Hugh Lynch and Leo Tierney. Thanks lads for your immense commitment, your expertise and your constant support. It was a pleasure to work with you all.

"To the Roscommon players, it was an honour of a lifetime to be entrusted to manage you bunch of men for three years.

"I am very proud of the improvements we made, the work we put in together and the experiences we had along the way. I will be on the terrace in The Hyde keenly watching on and wishing you continued success. There is no better sight than The Hyde pitch full with Rossie jerseys after a win.

"Finally to my family who as always were my biggest backers and supporters. There was never a journey too arduous for them. The crew were always there."