Heavy loss persuades Padraic Davis to step down as Longford manager

“When I look at that scoreboard, I have neither the energy nor the appetite to try to take that on next October or November.”

Longford manager Padraic Davis stepped down after the game at Páirc Tailteann. Photo by Seb Daly/Sportsfile

Padraic Davis glanced at the scoreboard at full time and figured it was time to wave the white flag, the Longford manager conceding he’s simply “out of gas”.

After three seasons in charge, Davis informed his players in the dressing room following the 22-point shellacking, 4-22 to 0-12, that his time is up.