[1] Having previously served terms as selector,[2] Crozier was appointed manager of the Derry Senior team in October 2005 for the 2006, 2007 and 2008 seasons.
[citation needed] He managed Derry to success in the 2008 National League, defeating Kerry in the final.
[7] 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".
[1] Upon returning to Ireland Crozier managed his home club Ballymaguigan and led them to the Derry Intermediate Championship and league double in 1993.
[1] In December 2009 Crozier was announced as the new manager of Tyrone club side Omagh St. Enda's for the 2010 season.