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Paddy Christie to become new Longford senior football manager

Aug 27, 2022 18:02 By Dave Hooper
Paddy Christie to become new Longford senior football manager
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Paddy Christie to become new Longford senior football manager

Former Dublin footballer Paddy Christie is the new manager of the Longford senior footballers.

A statement by Longford GAA read;

"Following, the conclusion of interviews today, the selection committee made its recommendation to a meeting of Longford GAA’s Management & Finance Committee held this evening.

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The Management & Finance Committee will, at the next County Board meeting, be recommending for appointment Paddy Christie as the next manager of the Longford Senior Football Team.

His management team will include James Glancy (ex. Leitrim) and Dessie Sloyne (ex. Sligo). Further members will be added to the management team in the coming weeks.

Paddy from the Ballymun Kickhams club in Dublin played at all levels for his county. He earned an All-star for his exploits in 2002, winning Leinster medals in 2002, 2005 and 2006 as captain. He was also a member of the International Rules team on three occasions. He has coached extensively at club level, county minor and latterly with Tipperary seniors.

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Longford GAA Chairperson Albert Cooney welcomed the Management Committee’s recommendation of Paddy and his Management team and expressed the hope that all clubs, members, supporters and players will give their full support to the new management team".

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