County Board chairman Joe Flynn has welcomed the appointment of Shane Ward as Leitrim football manager.

Manorhamilton-based Ward will take charge of the county senior, junior and U21 sides and Flynn told The Leitrim Observer that the appointment makes perfect sense:

"Shane is taking over the panel and it is something that makes sense. Shane himself sees a different approach to the county set-up and it makes sense that we have the same approach and game-plan from underage to senior.

"Shane is looking to bring in the same style of football and approach to the three teams. The junior team is not that big of a burden as senior panel members and U21 players who do not play senior will be eligible and it is a good stepping stone.

"There was total approval for Shane's appointment at the meeting and the only concern expressed by some delegates was that taking on the three teams might be a bit ambitious, but Shane is looking at a whole new approach."

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