Bradley emerges as candidate for Antrim job

Former Derry star Paddy Bradley has emerged as a serious contender for the vacant Antrim job, RTÉ Sport understands.

The Saffron County are on the lookout for a new boss after Andy McEntee's decision to step away after three years following their Tailteann Cup quarter-final loss to Wexford.

If Bradley was appointed, he would be the second member of the family in the role with his father, Liam 'Baker' Bradley, guiding the county to their last Ulster final appearance in 2009 before giving eventual All-Ireland champions Kerry a serious scare in the qualifiers. The pair linked up for a second spell with the county in 2014, Paddy acting as a coach under his father.

Bradley, previously a Donegal selector, has been building up his coaching experience in recent seasons.

The Glenullin man, an All-Star in 2007, has managed the Derry Under-20s and has won three Oakleaf intermediate titles, two with his home club and one with Newbridge.

Meanwhile, Louth are expected to announce Gavin Devlin as their new manager in the coming days.

Gavin Devlin is expected to be the next manager of Louth

The two-time All-Ireland winner with Tyrone has previously been part of the Wee County set-up under Mickey Harte and has worked with their youth development in recent times.

Peter Dooley, also involved under Harte and his successor Ger Brennan, is set to form part of the coaching ticket with other names yet to be added. Fergal Reel is due to remain with the county’s U20s having guided them to a Leinster title last season.

Brennan’s exit from Louth, coinciding with Dessie Farrell’s departure from Dublin, seemed to suggest the former was on his way back to his home county – but those reports are understood to be premature.

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