Kevin Brady backing new Antrim manager Andy McEntee to be a success

Former Antrim attacker Kevin Brady has welcomed the appointment of Andy McEntee, and believes the new boss can build on the good work done by predecessor Enda McGinley.

McEntee, who stepped down last month after six seasons in charge of his native Meath, wasted no time in getting back into inter-county management.

His primary aim will be to guide the Saffrons to a second promotion in three years with a strong NFL Division Three challenge.

“I think it’s a good appointment. He has that inter-county experience, which is good, and he’ll know what it’s about,” said Brady.

“I really hope that it works out for Antrim and that he’ll be able to develop the team and bring them on.

"I thought that Enda McGinley did a good job, and hopefully Andy can push on with them.”

Brady feels significant progress has been made under Tyrone All-Ireland winner McGinley, who left the post after two years, winning promotion from Division Four at the first attempt.

“Enda and Stevie (O’Neill) and the rest of the team there have got them up into Division Three, and this year they really pushed on, and at one stage promotion looked like it was on the table.

“Trying to consolidate in Division Three next year and hopefully get a good run in the Tailteann Cup would be the aim for the year ahead.”

A move to Ulster promises a less pressurised atmosphere for McEntee, who had to endure abusive criticism during his time in Meath, principally from within the county.

“There was always that thing with his son playing, which is always difficult, and his son is a very good player,” Brady said.

“It’s tough in Meath when you face Dublin every year if you get to a Leinster final or whatever.

“There’s huge expectations in Meath every year.”

The long-awaited approval