The new manager of St Patrick’s Athletic begins his reign against Derry City today.
David Sneyd ONCE STEPHEN KENNY made the decision to accept the St Patrick’s Athletic manager’s job late on Wednesday evening plans had to change.
Within an hour he was taking training, led by coach Sean O’Connor who will remain at the club while an assistant is due to be appointed soon too.It has the potential to be a landmark day for fortunes in Inchicore, the starting point for a change in direction and sustained period of seriously challenging at the top of the League of Ireland as well as making an impact in Europe.
“You’re not taking on a team challenging for the title. We’ve some good teams over the next few weeks so we’ve to nurture this team, let it grow and try get up the table.” “Longevity is difficult for managers and you have to evolve consistently, continue to learn, have a culture of learning within your coaching team and the players themselves. Always have a desire for self-improvement.”“I’m not naive, I understand, I have seen some plans for stadiums over the years at various times and I have been shown a lot of plans. But I think Garrett is serious, he wants to do it, he wants to have that here,” Kenny said.“That wasn’t really the big thing.
“Listen, ye know, he goes to the games and that’s a big part of his life but no, I don’t think we’ll be meeting for cups of tea or coffee.” He has been the driving force behind bringing Kenny to the club and it’s understood that the role Kerr plays, as well as the influence he wields, was broached during negotiations.
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