Oisin McConville admits he is 'shocked' by Mickey Harte's decision to step down as Derry manager.
Derry GAA confirmed Harte's departure on Monday, eight days after the county's exit from the All-Ireland quarter-finals at the hands of Kerry."I'm shocked because you asked me the question last week and I said he'd definitely be there for another season," 2002 All-Ireland winner McConville"Having gone to those lengths to appoint him, unless there's massive pressure from the players or from the inside, but I didn't see this happening at all.
McConville, though, said Malachy O'Rourke should be considered. O'Rourke, who led Derry club Glen to an All-Ireland title earlier this year, turned down the chance to manage the county before Harte was appointed. Mayo forward Aidan O'Shea, whose in-depth interview with The GAA Social will be released on Tuesday night, admitted he was also a "bit surprised" that Harte had left because "he is a defiant enough man".
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