Show jumper Denis Lynch has quit the Irish team after many years of dedicated and consistent performance, citing irreconcilable differences with team manager, Robert Splaine.
In an interview with the Irish Examiner, Lynch said, “The relationship between myself and Robert [Splaine] has broken down, but manager/athlete situations like these occur in all sports.
“I have to recognize our relationship is poor and this could definitely affect the team in the future. So I have to question my involvement. The team must come first, not me, an individual, but if I cannot give the same commitment, there is no point in continuing.”