Darren Chapman and John O'Neill are believed to be among the list of nominees for the vacant Fermanagh football manager's post.

County secretary Tom Boyle would only say that he "had received a number of nominations" before last Monday's deadline, but it's understood that Chapman and O'Neill are on the shortlist.

Chapman is currently managing Mullahoran in Cavan and guided Newtownbutler to a Fermanagh SFC title three years ago. He was also in charge of the Fermanagh Under 21s this year.

O'Neill, meanwhile, served as a selector during Charlie Mulgrew's reign and was also in charge of the county minors in 2003 when they reached the Ulster final.

"I have been asked to inform the county management committee about any nominations before anybody else is informed," Boyle said.

The successor to Malachy O'Rourke, who left Cavan Gaels to manage his native county at the end of 2007 after a successful stint with the Cavan town club, is expected to be appointed within the next month. Tweet

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