Donegal manager Rory Gallagher is seeking a four-year contract extension as talks over his future continue with members of the county board.
Michael Murphy has urged decision makers on the county board to give Gallagher a new deal, pointing to ‘continuity’ as the best model for success moving forward for Donegal.
The Donegal captain used Mickey Harte and the Tyrone project as an example of continuity breeding success at all levels.
Gallagher has held extensive talks with officials over the last number of days, but the county board have denied they were issued with any ultimatums.
Reports had suggested that Gallagher has requested a four-year term, and if he doesn’t get it – is prepared to walk away at the end of next season when his current deal ends.
However, county board PRO Ed Byrne has dismissed suggestions Gallagher issued an ultimatum over his future and says talks are on-going between both parties.
Byrne told the Hoganstand, “Rory met on Friday night with a subcommittee and the discussions were about plans for the future, plans going forward, plans for the manager and what his term was. A number of things were discussed and that is on-going,” said Byrne.
“Rory had his views and the board had their views but there were no ultimatums. The executive committee met on Monday and Friday’s meeting with Rory was discussed, among a number of other issues.
“There is a feeling that the rebuilding of the team and the job at hand would take more than a year and perhaps a longer term might suit that.”
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