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Maughan steps down as Roscommon boss

John Maughan has stepped down as Roscommon manager
John Maughan has stepped down as Roscommon manager

The Roscommon County Board has confirmed that it has accepted the resignations of the county's senior football management team of manager John Maughan and selectors Eamon McManus and Gerry Fitzmaurice.

This follows a series of depressing league results, including heavy recent defeats away to Armagh a fortnight ago, followed by another walloping by Westmeath on Sunday.

It is another difficult chapter for Roscommon who have found it hard to get the mix right on the playing field in recent seasons.

Roscommon county board officers meet on Monday night and it is believed they discussed the future of the senior team management structure.

There is speculation that Fergie O'Donnell, who masterminded the county’s All-Ireland minor triumph three years ago, may be approached to take over for the remainder of the league and this year’s championship.

Maughan has previously managed Mayo to three All-Ireland final appearances (1996, 1997 and 2004).

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