Confirmation this evening that Rory Gallagher has stepped down as the Donegal senior manager set social media alight again.
Gallagher confirmed to his players that he had taken the decision to quit, after three years at the helm.
The 38-year-old Fermanagh native was a selector to Jim McGuinness for three years and in 2014 succeeded McGuinness in the top post.
Last year, Gallagher was given a new three-year term, with the option of a fourth, as he set about the task of rebuilding a squad that was decimated by retirements and withdrawals.
However, after disappointing and heavy defeats to Tyrone and Galway this summer, Gallagher has called time on his tenure.
This is disappointing Rome wasn't built in a day a manager needs time to get a team together especially a team of young lads https://t.co/TCHL9u0DOw
— Jason Quigley (@jay_quigley) July 31, 2017
It will be very interesting to see who will throw their name in the hat for the Donegal job with Rory Gallagher stepping down #gaa
— Donna Martin (@DonnaMartin03) July 31, 2017
Absolutely no hard feelings with Rory. Donegal GAA will forever owe a lot to him and he should be proud. Time feels right for a change #gaa
— Brendan Sweeney (@bennysweens) July 31, 2017
Gallagher's grade score? B- or a C+. Legacy he inherited wasn't enriched. Donegal still in top 6 & blooded the new generation. #GAA
— John Fogarty (@JohnFogartyIrl) July 31, 2017
In fairness to Rory I'd have probably done the same. If half the county is giving out about you then why bother try to bring them success!!
— Kevin Cassidy (@KCASS7) July 31, 2017
Rory Gallagher has quit as Donegal manager. Will take a brave man to take over. Great expectations but few tough years inevitable.
— Kieran Cunningham (@KCsixtyseven) July 31, 2017
Rory Gallagher quits as Donegal manager. It's a hard job in every way.,
— Adrian Logan (@OurLogie) July 31, 2017
Rory Gallagher inherited an ageing team that had emptied the tank once too often.Was in rebuilding process.Criticism went too far.Bonner in?
— Vinny O'Faolain (@VinnyOF) July 31, 2017
Rory Gallagher the ninth inter-county football manager to step down so far. Kept Donegal standards high until this summer.
— Colm Keys (@KeysColm) July 31, 2017
Rory Gallagher, who can replace him & do better? Many raw young players, too many stalwarts left & leaving now. It will take a big manager.
— Oliver McBride (@Oilibheir_Mac) July 31, 2017
Disappointed to hear tonight that Rory Gallagher has stepped down as Donegal senior football team manager. pic.twitter.com/9H5ZyBIdkj
— Aodh Ó Fearraigh (@HMFerry) July 31, 2017
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