Shane Roche has decided to step down as the Wexford football manager.
Roche took the job in October 2020 on the back of the mid-season departure of Paul Galvin, with whom Roche had worked as a selector.
In his first game in charge, the former Wexford player oversaw a Leinster Championship loss to Wicklow but would gain revenge the following season. Wexford went on to produce a spirited display in a 0-15 to 0-07 loss to Dublin.
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This term Wexford finished sixth in the fourth division of the Allianz League before another loss to Dublin in the Leinster Championship, this time a 23-point hammering.
Roche's last game at the helm proved to be a narrow defeat to Offaly in the preliminary round of the Tailteann Cup in May.
On deciding against seeking a new term, Roche said yesterday [Mon]: “Today I have informed Wexford County Board that I will not be seeking a new term as Wexford Senior Football Manager.
"As I come to the end of my time in this role, I want to pay tribute, first and foremost, to my wife Carmel and our sons Jack and Harry for their love and support. I want to thank all the wonderful players and members of management teams I have worked with over the past couple of years for their great dedication and commitment and for their unfailing professionalism.
“I offer a sincere word of thanks also to the County Board, its officials and many associated people in the Wexford GAA family for their support and assistance, which was always readily given.
“Last but not least, my thanks to our supporters who have always made our efforts seem worthwhile. I leave my position with many very happy memories and with gratitude for the immense honour and privilege it has been for me to have both managed my county and represented it as a player.”
Wexford chairman Micheal Martin paid tribute to Roche and his departing management team.
"Great credit is due to him for how he has served in the role of manager to our senior footballers. On behalf of all of CLG Loch Garman, I thank him sincerely for his service, and wish him all the best for the future.
"I would also like to pay tribute to Shane’s backroom team, who are equally dedicated to the cause and who have also put in countless hours for the good of Wexford football. Great credit is due to them all too."
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