Ford quits as Galway boss
Peter Ford has become the latest inter-county manager to quit his job this summer - the former Mayo footballer ended his tenure as Galway senior football boss last night.
Ford relayed his decision to the Galway County Board last night. The board will hope to find a new manager who can guide the county back to All-Ireland SFC success and relive the glory days of 1998 and 2001.
Galway began the 2007 championship on a positive note with victory over last year's beaten All-Ireland SFC finalists Mayo, in the opening round of the Connacht campaign.
However a Connacht final loss to Sligo and a third round qualifier defeat at the hands of Meath followed as Ford's men failed to hit top form.
Ford had hinted after that 2-14 to 1-14 loss to the Royals that it could have been his last game in charge of Galway.
The Mayo native took charge of Galway in October 2004 and during his time as manager he guided them to just one title - a Connacht SFC triumph - in his first year in charge.
The Galway County Board are already believed to be at an advanced stage in appointing Ford's successor.
