Colm O'Rourke steps down as Meath manager, opts not to seek third year

Co Board wanted details on a new O'Rourke management team this week, but club commitments from potential selectors made that impossible

DONE: The now ex-Meath football manager Colm O'Rourke

MEATH are the latest football county on the hunt for a football manager after Royal legend Colm O'Rourke opted not to seek a third season at the helm.

O'Rourke had the possibility of another campaign at the helm, subject to a County Board review, but confirmed Sunday night to the 'Irish Independent' that he would not be going forward.