Emotional Dessie Farrell steps down as Dublin manager

Farrell spent six seasons in charge of the Dublin footballers. 

Dessie Farrell led Dublin to two All-Ireland titles in his time as manager. Pic: David Fitzgerald/Sportsfile

An emotional Dessie Farrell paid tribute to players who he said felt like his children after taking the decision to step down as Dublin senior football manager after six seasons.

Farrell revealed to the media following Saturday’s All-Ireland quarter-final defeat to Tyrone that he had made his decision at the outset of the year. He informed the county board at that stage and his squad after the game.