LAST UPDATE | 27 Jul 2022
BERNARD FLYNN LAST night expressed his disappointment at discovering the identity of the new Meath manager ‘on social media’, while wishing his former team-mate Colm O’Rourke well in his new role.
Flynn formed a brilliant full-forward line during his Meath playing career alongside O’Rourke and Brian Stafford, a trio that helped secure All-Ireland glory under Sean Boylan’s watch.
With the Meath manager position becoming vacant this year following Andy McEntee’s departure in June, Flynn emerged as a contender but O’Rourke was announced as the new boss on Monday and he was ratified last night at a county committee meeting.
Former Meath footballers Stephen Bray and Barry Callaghan are to join O’Rourke as selectors, with further management team additions to be made.
Sport | Colm O’Rourke ratified by @MeathGAA County Committee at a special meeting in Dunganny tonight. Term is for 3 years, with a review at the end of second year. Further backroom additions expected in coming weeks. pic.twitter.com/e3bjQ21jlJ
— LMFM RADIO (@LMFMRADIO) July 26, 2022
Flynn tweeted last night his disappointment with how he had discovered the news but thanked his backroom team for their support.
In an earlier tweet which was subsequently deleted, Flynn singled out successful Kilmacud Crokes boss Robbie Brennan along with the former Mayo manager and Donegal coach Stephen Rochford for praise. Brennan’s presence on a potential backroom team headed by Flynn had been previously mentioned, with the mention of Rochford an intriguing one given his recent inter-county experience.
“@MeathGAA I sincerely wish Colm and all the lads all the very best going forward. It was disappointing to find out on social media yesterday who the next manager would be, but a massive thank you to my entire backroom team for their loyalty, efforts and genuine support.”
@MeathGAA l sincerely wish Colm and all the lads all the very best going forward 🟢🟡it was disappointing to find out on social media yesterday who the next manager would be, but a massive thank you to my entire back room team for their loyalty efforts and genuine support
— Bernard Flynn (@bernardflynn15) July 26, 2022
Speaking earlier yesterday at the All-Ireland ladies football final launch, successful Meath boss Eamonn Murray backed O’Rourke.
“He was the man for the job, look it he always wanted that, he probably knows them better than anyone after being principal there in St Pat’s, most of those players would have gone to school there.
“He has two good lads with him there in Barry Callaghan and Stephen Bray, two calm, good people. I can’t see anything wrong with it – it’ll be all good. I think it will suit Colm, you know. He has been around every field in Meath a long time now. He is still the manager of Simonstown there, and the championship is only starting shortly.”
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