Wexford Senior Football Manager, Shane Roche, has announced he will not be seeking a new term in the role.
The Geraldine O’Hanrahan’s (New Ross) club person met with Cathaoirleach CLG Loch Garman, Micheál Martin, this morning (Monday) to inform him of his decision, which comes after a number of weeks spent considering his future following the conclusion of Wexford’s 2022 inter-county campaign.
Shane was first appointed as manager on an interim basis in September 2020 before being formally ratified and handed a two-year term in January 2021. With the split season in place between inter-county and club action, his two-year term is now effectively over, and he has chosen not to seek an extension into 2023 and beyond.
Prior to being manager, Shane also represented Wexford with distinction as a player. He was a key member of the squads which reached the Leinster Senior Football Finals of 2008 and 2011, as well as the All-Ireland Semi Final in 2008.
He released the following statement after his meeting with Micheál Martin:
Cathaoirleach CLG Loch Garman, Micheál Martin, has led the tributes to the now departed manager.
Shane’s dedication to Wexford football is phenomenal, and he has shown that over the years as both player and manager,
Micheál said.
Combining the role of manager with being father of two young boys necessitates a special type of commitment, and that in itself is a measure of the man.
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.
The process to appoint a new Senior Football manager will commence in the coming days.
