Paddy Crozier
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Paddy Crozier is an Irish
Gaelic football
manager
and former player who managed Derry
between 2006 and 2008, guiding the county to a National League
title. He has also managed a number of club teams and Derry underage teams. Crozier currently manages Omagh St. Enda's
. He was a distant relation of former Derry manager Eamonn Coleman
.
Crozier was manager of the Derry Minor side that won the 1995 Ulster Minor Championship
and finished runners-up to Westmeath
in that year's All-Ireland Minor final
. He rejoined the management team in 2000 under Chris Brown and Derry won the 2000 and 2002 Ulster Minor Championships, as well as the 2002 All-Ireland Minor Championship.
Having previously served terms as selector, Crozier was appointed manager of the Derry Senior team in October 2005 for the 2006, 2007 and 2008 seasons. As well as the Senior job, he also took on the role of Under 21 manager for the three seasons.
He managed Derry to success in the 2008 National League
, defeating Kerry
in the final. He was awarded BBC Radio Foyle
- Bank of Ireland Sports Personality of the Month for April 2008.
There was much speculation with regards to Cozier's future as Derry boss following their 2008 All-Ireland Qualifier Round 1 defeat to Monaghan
, but county PRO Sean Gunning said on 5 August 2008 "Paddy Crozier continues to have the full backing and support of Derry County Board, players and genuine Derry supporters". The statement also condemned any criticism of the players and management team and added "We are proud Paddy Crozier has delivered an All-Ireland Senior football title to his native county". Crozier announced in late August that he was stepping down from the role after three years in charge.
Crozier managed the Donegal side in Philadelphia. He led them to success in two North American Senior Football Championship
s. Upon returning to Ireland Crozier managed his home club Ballymaguigan
and led them to the Derry Intermediate Championship
and league double in 1993.
In 1996 Crozier took up the role of Lavey
manager alongside Henry Downey
. They led the club to the Derry Championship final in 1998, but were defeated by Bellaghy. Between 2003/4? and 2005 he managed Dungiven
.
In December 2009 Crozier was announced as the new manager of Tyrone
club side Omagh St. Enda's
for the 2010 season.
- winning the 1971 Derry Intermediate Championship were among his playing honours with the club. He also won a Dublin Senior Football Championship medal with the Civil Service side in 1980.
Ireland
Ireland is an island to the northwest of continental Europe. It is the third-largest island in Europe and the twentieth-largest island on Earth...
Gaelic football
Gaelic football
Gaelic football , commonly referred to as "football" or "Gaelic", or "Gah" is a form of football played mainly in Ireland...
manager
Manager (Gaelic games)
In Gaelic games, a manager or coach is an individual involved in the direction and instruction of the on-field operations of a team. Managing, or coaching, entails the application of sport tactics and strategies during the game itself, and usually entails substitution of players and other such...
and former player who managed Derry
Derry GAA
The Derry County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association or Derry GAA is one of the 32 county boards of the GAA in Ireland. It is responsible for Gaelic games in the GAA county of Derry, which covers virtually the same territory as the former administrative county of Londonderry...
between 2006 and 2008, guiding the county to a National League
National Football League (Ireland)
The National Football League is a Gaelic football tournament held annually between the county teams of Ireland, under the auspices of the Gaelic Athletic Association. The prize for the winning team is the New Ireland Cup, presented by the New Ireland Assurance Company...
title. He has also managed a number of club teams and Derry underage teams. Crozier currently manages Omagh St. Enda's
Omagh St. Enda's
Omagh St. Enda's is a Gaelic Athletic Association club from Omagh, County Tyrone, Northern Ireland. Their home ground is Healy Park which was opened in 1972....
. He was a distant relation of former Derry manager Eamonn Coleman
Eamonn Coleman
Eamonn Coleman was an Irish Gaelic footballer and later manager.He had two separate stints as manager the Derry senior football team, and his chief success was guiding the county to the victory in the 1993 All-Ireland Championship - Derry's first ever All-Ireland Senior Football Championship title...
.
Inter-county
Ulster Minor Football Championship
The Ulster Minor Football Championship is the Minor "knockout" competition in the game of Gaelic football played in the province of Ulster in Ireland. The series of games are organised by the Ulster Council. The trophy for the winning side is The Liam Murray Cup. The competition began in 1930, with...
and finished runners-up to Westmeath
Westmeath GAA
The Westmeath County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association or Westmeath GAA is one of the 32 county boards of the GAA in Ireland, and is responsible for Gaelic games in County Westmeath...
in that year's All-Ireland Minor final
All-Ireland Minor Football Championship
The All-Ireland Minor Football Championship is the premier "knockout" competition for under-18 competitors of the game of Gaelic football played in Ireland...
. He rejoined the management team in 2000 under Chris Brown and Derry won the 2000 and 2002 Ulster Minor Championships, as well as the 2002 All-Ireland Minor Championship.
Having previously served terms as selector, Crozier was appointed manager of the Derry Senior team in October 2005 for the 2006, 2007 and 2008 seasons. As well as the Senior job, he also took on the role of Under 21 manager for the three seasons.
He managed Derry to success in the 2008 National League
National Football League (Ireland) 2008
The 2008 National Football League was the Gaelic football league contested by 33 GAA counties' football teams, 32 from Ireland and one from England.-Format:...
, defeating Kerry
Kerry GAA
The Kerry County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association is one of the 32 county boards of the GAA in Ireland, and is responsible for Gaelic games in County Kerry...
in the final. He was awarded BBC Radio Foyle
BBC Radio Foyle
BBC Radio Foyle is a BBC Northern Ireland local radio station, serving County Londonderry in Northern Ireland. It is named after the River Foyle which flows through the city where the station is based. The station broadcasts from BBC's Northland Road studios on 93.1 FM and 792 MW in Derry, County...
- Bank of Ireland Sports Personality of the Month for April 2008.
There was much speculation with regards to Cozier's future as Derry boss following their 2008 All-Ireland Qualifier Round 1 defeat to Monaghan
Monaghan GAA
The Monaghan County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association or Monaghan GAA is one of the 32 county boards of the GAA in Ireland, and is responsible for Gaelic games in County Monaghan and the Monaghan inter-county football and hurling teams. Separate county boards are responsible for the...
, but county PRO Sean Gunning said on 5 August 2008 "Paddy Crozier continues to have the full backing and support of Derry County Board, players and genuine Derry supporters". The statement also condemned any criticism of the players and management team and added "We are proud Paddy Crozier has delivered an All-Ireland Senior football title to his native county". Crozier announced in late August that he was stepping down from the role after three years in charge.
Club
While living in the United StatesUnited States
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Crozier managed the Donegal side in Philadelphia. He led them to success in two North American Senior Football Championship
North American Senior Football Championship
The North American Senior Football Championship is a competition run by North American GAA between Gaelic football teams from various cities in the United States. Generally, teams come from Boston, Chicago, Philadelphia and San Francisco. The 2011 finals were held in San Francisco.-References:***...
s. Upon returning to Ireland Crozier managed his home club Ballymaguigan
Ballymaguigan GAC
St. Trea's Ballymaguigan GFC is a Gaelic Athletic Association club based in Ballymaguigan, County Londonderry, Northern Ireland. They play in the Derry league and championships. They currently cater for both Gaelic football and Ladies' Gaelic football....
and led them to the Derry Intermediate Championship
Derry Intermediate Football Championship
The Derry Intermediate Football Club Championship is an annual Gaelic football club competition between the intermediate Derry clubs...
and league double in 1993.
In 1996 Crozier took up the role of Lavey
Lavey GAC
Erins Own GAC Lavey is a Gaelic Athletic Association club based in the parish of Lavey, County Londonderry, Northern Ireland. The club is a member of the Derry GAA and currently cater for Gaelic football, Hurling, Camogie and Ladies' Gaelic football....
manager alongside Henry Downey
Henry Downey
Henry Downey is an Irish former dual GAA player, who is most notable for being a Gaelic footballer for the Derry senior football team in the late 1980s, 1990s and early 2000s, where he usually played in at centre half back. He was part of Derry's 1993 All-Ireland Championship winning side, where...
. They led the club to the Derry Championship final in 1998, but were defeated by Bellaghy. Between 2003/4? and 2005 he managed Dungiven
Dungiven GAC
St. Canice's GAC Dungiven is a Gaelic Athletic Association club based in Dungiven, County Londonderry, Northern Ireland. They currently cater for Gaelic football and Ladies' Gaelic football. The hurling club in the town is Kevin Lynch's....
.
In December 2009 Crozier was announced as the new manager of Tyrone
Tyrone GAA
The Tyrone County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association or Tyrone GAA is one of the 32 county boards of the GAA in Ireland, and is responsible for Gaelic games in County Tyrone. The county board is also responsible for the Tyrone inter-county teams....
club side Omagh St. Enda's
Omagh St. Enda's
Omagh St. Enda's is a Gaelic Athletic Association club from Omagh, County Tyrone, Northern Ireland. Their home ground is Healy Park which was opened in 1972....
for the 2010 season.
Club
Paddy Crozier played club football for his native BallymaguiganBallymaguigan GAC
St. Trea's Ballymaguigan GFC is a Gaelic Athletic Association club based in Ballymaguigan, County Londonderry, Northern Ireland. They play in the Derry league and championships. They currently cater for both Gaelic football and Ladies' Gaelic football....
- winning the 1971 Derry Intermediate Championship were among his playing honours with the club. He also won a Dublin Senior Football Championship medal with the Civil Service side in 1980.