McParland quits London post

Former Down star John McParland has quit as manager of the London senior football team, just nine months after beginning his reign.

Fri, 12 Nov, 2004 - 15:39

Former Down star John McParland has quit as manager of the London senior football team, just nine months after beginning his reign.

The schoolteacher, who is due to release a full statement, denied he was continuing in his role with the Exiles, just 21 days after London chairman Larry O'Leary confirmed McPartland's commitment for 2005.

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