Dawson quits Saffrons by text

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

Dawson quits Saffrons by text

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.

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