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Newry City have announced that their Manager Barry Gray will be stepping down from first team duties for the present to focus on recovery after undergoing treatment for cancer.
Barry was appointed manager of Newry City AFC in January this year and in his absence the club will enlist the help of Gavin Dykes to work along with Dermot McVeigh and the present coaching staff for upcoming games.
In a statement the Newry club said "Barry has been undergoing cancer treatment for a number of weeks and feels the time is now right to focus solely on his recovery. Former club captain and personal friend of Barry's, Gavin Dykes will assist Dermot McVeigh and the current coaching staff for the upcoming games, beginning away to Glenavon on Saturday."
The statement added "We know that all supporters and indeed the wider football family will join us in sending Barry our best wishes and we hope to see him return to the club when he is fit and able to do so. we kindly request that the privacy of Barry and his family is
respected at this time."
