Fitzpatrick gone?

dublane · Post by **dublane** » Wed Jun 20, 2012 2:56 pm

Just came across this on the dungannon rfc website:

"Justin Fitzpatrick has stepped down with immediate effect as Director of Rugby at Dungannon FC for personal reasons. The club has accepted his resignation and we wish him every success in the future.

Since his appointment Justin has been instrumental in recent success. He has built a strong squad of players and under his leadership the club has performed extremely well on the field of play at every level. We have won back to back Ulster Senior league titles, in 2011 and 2012, the Ulster Senior Cup in 2011 as well as competing at the top of All Ireland League Division 1B.

We will miss Justin and thank him for his work and achievements during his time with us. He leaves the club in a strong position from minis and youth rugby, through community junior rugby up to senior level.

The club is now preparing for the new season and taking steps to appoint a new coaching team to ensure continuity and to build on the strong foundations in place. We are confident that we have the right talent both on and off the field to continue to perform at the forefront of Irish club rugby. A strong squad of players has been established, which has been further strengthened by new signings since the end of last season.

Our ambition is to provide the highest standard of coaching and facilities, to develop young Irish players to their full potential and ultimately to gain promotion to Division 1 A of the All Ireland league. Thereafter our goal will be to win the All Ireland League again.

Further details on the appointment of our new coaching team will be released shortly. "

George Gallagher
President

Came as a bit of a surprise...

mikerob · Post by **mikerob** » Wed Jun 20, 2012 3:37 pm

It was announced a while back that he had got a job as coach to Pakistan's rugby team.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-18161123

dublane · Post by **dublane** » Wed Jun 20, 2012 3:53 pm

Yes, but i understood that was on a voluntary basis, as a number of coaches had done something similar in the past and that he would return for the incoming season.

cjp · Post by **cjp** » Wed Jun 20, 2012 6:04 pm

There was rumours he was going to England at the end of last season. Will be interesting to see where he ends up and who they appoint in his place.

Rooster · Post by **Rooster** » Wed Jun 20, 2012 6:08 pm

mikerob wrote:It was announced a while back that he had got a job as coach to Pakistan's rugby team.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-18161123

That was a short time contract for a few weeks, it is not a permanent post.

Hope all works out for him as he is a top class bloke and gent.

Kofi Annan · Post by **Kofi Annan** » Wed Jun 20, 2012 6:30 pm

cjp wrote:There was rumours he was going to England at the end of last season. Will be interesting to see where he ends up and who they appoint in his place.

Think the statement indicates he is not leaving for another post.have spoken to him once in Wales after a Magners game at Llanelli true gent,

Dungannon will really have to pull a hat out of the rabbit now

dublane · Post by **dublane** » Thu Jun 21, 2012 2:51 pm

I'd be surprised if he's out of coaching for long. not ideal timing, but im sure a replacement will be named soon?

breakdown · Post by **breakdown** » Thu Jun 21, 2012 9:14 pm

Seen the title of the thread and thought it was Deccie that was leaving

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