In the aftermath of Dublin’s defeat to Kerry last month, my gut instinct was that Dessie Farrell would step down as manager.
He had completed his three-year term and they were particularly difficult seasons to be involved with any team given the pandemic; the enjoyment factor just couldn’t have been there to the same extent and, Covid-related issues aside, there were a few other bumpy periods for him as well.
But, the more time that passed without his departure, the more likely it was that he was staying and so it proved as the news emerged earlier this week that he’s been granted another two years.
