Donegal County Secretary Charlie O’Donnell has criticised the treatment of former football manager Brian McIver by two of the county's leading clubs which ultimately led to the Tyrone man's resignation last September.
In his report to the County Convention, which takes place on 11 December, Kilcar clubman O'Donnell branded the treatment of McIver as 'disgraceful' and prompted his resignation after three years at the helm.
McIver led the county to its first ever National Football League title in 1997, but St Eunan's, Letterkenny proposed a motion of no confidence in him, seconded by Gweedore, after a disappointing Championship which saw them exit Ulster at the quarter-final stage to Derry and the Qualifiers in the second round to Monaghan.
O'Donnell insisted: 'The manner in which Brian was treated during a county board meeting was nothing short of disgraceful.
'Two clubs, that between them had nine players on the county panel, sponsored a motion of no confidence in Brian. Brian, who had just completed his report to the county committee, felt that he had no option but to resign.
'Brian, who brought National League honours to the county for the first time in 2007, deserved better treatment than to be hounded out of Donegal.'
O'Donnell added: 'We wish to thank Brian, selector Michael Kelly, trainer and coach Ryan Porter and all the backroom staff for the dedication and commitment shown in 2008.'
