Dawson quits Saffrons by text

Antrim chiefs reacted with surprise last night after Frank Dawson resigned as senior football manager via text message.

Dawson’s troubled 12-month reign came to an eventful end yesterday after he texted county board officers to confirm he is quitting as Saffrons boss.

Although current and ex-players have agitated for Dawson’s removal after a dismal 2013 season, which saw them relegated to division four and lose both championship matches to Monaghan and Louth, the board backed his decision to remain in charge for a second year. However, he pulled the plug on his tenure yesterday claiming the board’s ambitions didn’t match his.