Cork City have confirmed that former Longford Town boss Alan Mathews will manage the Leesiders next season after the departure of Damien Richardson.
The 42-year-old has signed a three-year contract with the club and will be unveiled tomorrow afternoon at a press conference in Beamish House in Cork.
"I consider it a great honour to have been given the opportunity to manage the club," said Mathews today. "I'm looking forward to working with quality players at a club that has such passionate supporters. I can't wait to get working and I look forward to a successful future with Cork City."
Mathews missed out on his third FAI Cup when his side were beaten in the final by Richardson's Cork team last month. He also won a League Cup and promotion from the First Division in his time at Flancare Park.
His sixth season in charge ended in Longford failing to retain their top flight status, largely because of a six point penalty incurred by the club for off-field matters.
Cork general manager Aidan Tynan said today: "We are delighted to welcome Alan on board as manager. He has a proven record of success over the past number of years with Longford Town, and we look forward to him bringing success to Cork Cityin the coming seasons."
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