Diarmuid O’Carroll withdraws from NI U19 and U17s role

Diarmuid O’Carroll has withdrawn his application from the Northern Ireland U19 and U17 manager role less than 24 hours after his appointment.
By Steven Crawford
Published 5th Feb 2021, 16:55 GMT
Updated 6th Feb 2021, 15:25 GMT
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The former Crusaders, Cliftonville, Glenavon and Dungannon Swifts player was announced as Stephen Frail's replacement on Friday.

But it was revealed today that the 33-year-old has had to withdraw his application after an an administrative error in his application came to light.

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In a statement on the Irish FA website O'Carroll said: “After all the joy of the last 48 hours, unfortunately I am now left to express my sincere disappointment.

Diarmuid O’Carroll is new boss of Northern Ireland’s U19 and U17 teamsDiarmuid O’Carroll is new boss of Northern Ireland’s U19 and U17 teams
Diarmuid O’Carroll is new boss of Northern Ireland’s U19 and U17 teams

"When finalising my contract with the Irish FA, I realised an administrative error on my behalf in my application process which was brought to my attention by the Irish FA.

“This has meant that I have had to withdraw my name from consideration. I’m devastated but I wish the Irish FA and the lucky person who takes the role all the very best. I have no doubt they’ll have huge success.

“I’m very proud that I was offered the position and hopefully a role like this will come my way again in the near future.

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“Thanks again for all the messages of support, truly means a lot.”

The Irish FA will revisit the pool of other candidates to decide next steps.

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