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Niall Carew calls time as Déise manager

Niall Carew opts not to continue in his role with the Déise
Niall Carew opts not to continue in his role with the Déise

Niall Carew has stepped down as Waterford football manager after two years in charge.

The Kildare native informed the county board that he will not be seeking a third year in charge.

A narrow defeat to Galway in the 2013 football qualifiers was the high point of Carew's tenure.

In this year's championship, Waterford held Clare to a draw in the Munster quarter-final, before losing the replay.

Their subsequent back-door clash saw Carlow edge past them by a point.   

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