McIlroy Back at EP?

Rumours are circulating that Sammy McIlroy, just departed of Morecambe after a disappointing season, could be set for a return to Edgeley Park in the manager’s hotseat.

McIlroy held the position at County from October 2003 – when he left Northern Ireland to join the Hatters under the stewardship of one Brian Kennedy – until November of 2004 when he left by mutual consent.

The Irishman’s got experience in the Conference, taking Macclesfield Town (where he remains a legend) back into the Football League for the first time in 20 years back in 1997.

He left the Shrimpers this week by mutual consent after guiding the side to a play-off semi-final last season before a bizarre 7-2 defeat to Dagenham & Redbridge.

This season however was much different, and his men struggled to a 20th place finish, followed by the exit of McIlroy.

The rumours are already spreading that he could be interested in a return to Edgeley Park after he stated today that he would be seeking a new challenge right away – however we are told as of yet, he has not applied for the County job and is ‘mulling over’ sending in his application to the club.

Interviews for the job are being held this week according to Chief Exec Graham Shaw, with Ray Mathias still thought to be the front-runner.