Athlone boss accuses hierarchy of 'interference" in parting shot

Fortune said he walked for two reasons – a failure to tie down himself and players on contracts as well as an alleged proposal for an executive board member to join the staff.

DEPARTING WORDS: Colin Fortune has expanded on his abrupt departure from Athlone Town women – accusing the hierarchy of “interference”.
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Colin Fortune has expanded on his abrupt departure from Athlone Town women – accusing the hierarchy of “interference”.

The reigning national league champions fly to Scotland on Tuesday for the first leg of their maiden Europa League campaign against Glasgow City on Wednesday.