Glenn Ryan: 'I go with regrets but I certainly won’t go after falling out with people'

“My intention taking in this job was to make Kildare football better. I really thought I was going to be in a position where we could move it forward, and we haven’t."

TIME TO MOVE ON: Kildare manager Glenn Ryan steps down after their loss to neighbours Laois after a three year term.Pic: Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile

Tailteann Cup: Laois 2-11 Kildare 0-12

A first Championship defeat to local rivals Laois since 2005 was enough to end Glenn Ryan’s time as Kildare manager. The game completed the third year in charge of the team for the former legendary player but it was no surprise to see him step down in the immediate aftermath of the end of a disastrous year.