“First and foremost our loyalty was with Paddy.” Paddy Bradley and Aidan O’Rourke found themselves in the tricky situation of taking over the role as Donegal manager in the middle of the season. Paddy Carr was initially the manager, while Bradley and O’Rourke were brought in as part of the coaching team, but things went […]
2 years ago
“It is absolutely a full-time job.” Aidan O’Rourke has stepped down as manager of Donegal, and has revealed that he cannot commit to the crazy time demands of the role. O’Rourke was initially brought in as an assistant manager under Paddy Carr, but when the players voted for him to leave earlier in the year, […]
2 years ago
“You can’t be stupid and ignore that.” Donegal manager Aidan O’Rourke has said that the overbearing “media interest” in the county’s fortunes has affected certain players. O’Rourke has stepped in as interim manager following the departure of Paddy Carr, who only last five league games before a meeting with senior players resulted in his resignation. […]
2 years ago