GAA:John McIntyre has stepped down as manager of the Galway senior hurling team following a disappointing All Ireland championship defeat at the hands of Waterford in the quarter-finals. They also lost to Dublin in the Leinster Championship.
McIntyre said: “In my hearts of hearts, I knew the game was up for John McIntyre and this management team when we fell so disappointingly to Waterford in Thurles. It was a dispiriting defeat; there are no excuses, but I would say that the players did not go out to perform badly.
“I almost resigned that evening, but I was anxious to let things settle for a few weeks and take stock of the situation to ensure my original hunch was the correct one. Obviously, nothing has happened in the interim to alter that opinion."
“My resignation will give the Hurling Board a few extra weeks to put procedures in place for the selection of the next Galway manager and for the perspective candidates to form an orderly queue.
“I wish to express my gratitude to my loyal and dedicated management and backroom teams who comprised of people of the highest calibre. My sincere thanks also to the players who were extremely professional in their preparations and are all decent, honourable men.”