Gary Cronin quits Longford Town after playoff disappointment

The Midlanders finished fourth in the Airtricity League First Division. 

LEAVING TOWN: Longford Town manager Gary Cronin after the SSE Airtricity League First Division play-off semi-final first leg match against Galway United. Picture: Ben McShane/Sportsfile

Fresh from Sunday’s First Division playoff exit, Longford Town are on the lookout for a new manager after Gary Cronin quit.

The club’s former player only took up the position at the start of the season, having embarked on his first permanent managerial post at Bray Wanderers.