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Keith Ricken steps down as Cork football manager with John Cleary ... (The42)

Cork GAA confirmed the news in a statement on Friday afternoon.

We thank Caroline, Ava and Max for their selfless contribution also.” His reputation as a leader of young men will be further enhanced from his time here.” “John’s pedigree speaks for itself and we are grateful that he is stepping up from the role of coach and interim manager in 2022 to take the manager’s bib on a full-time basis for the next three years.

Cork GAA appoint Cleary to senior role as Ricken confirms ... (The Corkman)

Cork's interim football manager, John Cleary, has been offered the full-time role on a three year contract after the confirmation that Keith Ricken, ...

“We are certain that he has all the right credentials to lead and further develop the green shoots of recent months." “We are grateful that he is stepping up from the role of coach and interim manager in 2022 to take the manager's bib on a full-time basis for the next three years,” he said. In its statement Cork County Board said John Cleary’s name would be put before the next meeting of the full board on August 2.

Cork football manager Keith Ricken steps down due to health reasons (Cork Beo)

The board have also announced that John Cleary will take the reigns on a three-year term.

We are certain that he has all the right credentials to lead and further develop the green shoots of recent months." A statement by Cork GAA reads: "John has been a serial winner at both club and county level, winning two Senior Counties with Castlehaven as both player (1989, 1994) and selector (2012, 2013). At inter-county level, he won All Ireland Minor (1981), U21 (1984) and Senior (1989, 1990) medals as a player. We thank Caroline, Ava and Max for their selfless contribution also."

Keith Ricken departs as Cork senior football boss as John Cleary to ... (Irish Mirror)

And in a statement released by Cork on Friday confirming the news, Cork GAA Chairman Marc Sheehan said: "The county owes Keith a considerable debt for his ...

We thank Caroline, Ava and Max for their selfless contribution also." His reputation as a leader of young men will be further enhanced from his time here." "His ability to build great teams both on and off the field leaves Cork football in a good place, considering the challenges now faced in restoring it to its rightful place.

Keith Ricken steps down as Cork football manager, John Cleary to ... (Irish Examiner)

Castlehaven man will be proposed for ratification on a three-year term at the monthly County Board meeting on August 2.

We are certain that he has all the right credentials to lead and further develop the green shoots of recent months." His ability to build great teams both on and off the field leaves Cork football in a good place, considering the challenges now faced in restoring it to its rightful place. Cork GAA CEO, Kevin O'Donovan added: "It is a testament to Keith's integrity that in the two most recent management roles in Cork, namely U20 from early 2019 and Senior from late 2021, he turned difficult situations around thanks to his sheer force of nature.

Keith Ricken to step down as Cork senior football manager for ... (Independent.ie)

Keith Ricken has stepped down from his role as Cork senior football team manager due to health reasons, the Cork GAA County Board has announced.

Cork GAA: Keith Ricken steps down with replacement lined up (Extra.ie)

Cork GAA have confirmed that Keith Ricken has stepped down from his role as senior football manager due to health reasons.

His reputation as a leader of young men will be further enhanced from his time here.' 'John’s pedigree speaks for itself and we are grateful that he is stepping up from the role of coach and interim manager in 2022 to take the manager’s bib on a full-time basis for the next three years,' he said. Ricken had taken the top job in October of 2021 but had to take a step back due to health reasons.