Stephen O’Donnell Sacked as Head Coach of Dundalk FC
Stephen O’Donnell has been dismissed from his role as head coach of Dundalk FC following a disappointing start to the current SSE Airtricity League season. The decision was made by the club’s owner, Brian Ainscough, who also relieved the team’s assistant manager, Patrick Cregg, of his duties.
Club’s Current Standing
Dundalk FC currently finds itself at the bottom of the Premier Division after securing three draws and suffering five losses in the initial eight games of the season.
Statement from Brian Ainscough
In a statement released by the club, Brian Ainscough expressed the difficulty of the decision, acknowledging O’Donnell’s significant contributions to Dundalk FC. However, Ainscough emphasized the importance of results in football, leading to the unfortunate outcome due to the team’s poor performance at the start of the season.
O’Donnell responded to the news, expressing his sadness and dedication to the club’s best interests. He highlighted the team’s hard work and his belief in their ability to overcome the current challenges.
Interim Coaching Arrangements
The club announced that first-team coach Liam Burns and head of football operations Brian Gartland will temporarily assume leadership of the squad during this transition period.
