Derry are on the lookout for a new senior hurling manager after Tom McLean opted to call time on his tenure as boss of the Oak Leafers.
McLean acted as assistant to manager Ger Rogan for three years before being appointed to his current role at the end of the 2014 season.
Derry reached the final of last year’s Christy Ring Cup, which was the highlight of the Dunloy man’s time in charge, but this season has proven incredibly trying.
McLean’s side failed to win a match in either the league or the Championship and were subsequently relegated from both competitions.
“I think it's the right time to step down as Derry hurling manager,” the departing McLean said in a statement released by the county board.
“I've been involved with Derry for the past five years, three with Ger Rogan and two as manager myself.
“I wouldn't have the energy or the enthusiasm to go another year, so it's time to move on.”
