Champions Muirhevna Mor in search for a new manager

Reigning NEFL Premier Division holders Muirhevna Mor are on the lookout for a new manager.

The Blues' title defence has got off to a rocky start with Sunday's 4-0 defeat to Newfoundwell seeing the champions drop to eighth place in the table. They host Bellurgan United in a crunch league game on Friday night.

Seán Maguire had been in charge of the team since Tiarnan Mulvenna departed to take-up a similar role with the Dundalk FC U15 team. Mulvenna led the 'Mor to the title last season.

A club statement, posted on social media, has said: 'Muirhevna Mor FC are seeking a suitable person for the role of senior first team manager for the current 2017/18 season.

'Our senior team compete in the Premier Division of the NEFL. Anyone expressing an interest can apply by contacting us through email on [email protected].'