Tomás Ó Sé unlikely to enter race for Offaly job

Circumstances outside Offaly’s control – with Ó Sé due to take up the role of principal at Gaelscoil de h-Ide in Fermoy, Co Cork – looks likely to scupper his first foray into senior inter-county management in the short term.

CHAIN OF COMMAND: Offaly selector Tomás O Sé and manager John Maughan during the Tailteann Cup Round 1 match between Offaly and Wicklow at O'Connor Park in Tullamore, Offaly. Photo: Harry Murphy/Sportsfile

Kerry legend Tomás Ó Sé is unlikely to replace John Maughan as Offaly football manager, it has emerged.

The five-time All-Ireland winner had been expected to step up from coach with the Faithful to manager, and officials in the county had publicly indicated their preference for Ó Sé to take on the role.