Gilroy: We won’t be replacing Whelan

ALL-IRELAND winning Dublin manager Pat Gilroy caused some surprise by confirming he won’t be replacing his retired deputy Mickey Whelan.

The role of Whelan in both training and coaching the Sam Maguire winners in 2011 was regarded as vital, though the St Vincent’s man was a notable absentee as they began their latest campaign yesterday.

The veteran and former boss recently confirmed he’s sticking by the decision he made after the All-Ireland triumph to retire. It was expected Gilroy would move to find a suitable replacement, but confirmed after victory in the annual New Year’s Day Dubs Stars challenge he has no plans.”