Collins Appointment Confirmed
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Roddy Collins has been appointed as first team manager of Cork City
for the forthcoming season.
The former Shamrock Rovers and Bohemians manager was working in Malta with Floriana but he left the club earlier this month, citing personal reasons.
Collins said: "It is an honour to have been appointed and I am delighted with the appointment. This is a job that I have wanted for many years, and I cannot wait to get started.
"I am looking forward to sitting down with the playing staff currently on the books at the club and also to introducing some new blood. I am very enthusiastic about the task at hand and I want to rally the troops for the season ahead."
Having fought against a tide of uncertainty for much of the ‘09 campaign, City emerged with a European spot for next season having finished in third place. Collins cited that achievement as a major boost going forward.
“The fact that the club has qualified for Europe is also a huge bonus, as playing in European competition is where everyone wants to be. It is a testament to the previous manager, the players and the Chairman that the club secured a place in Europe.
“Turner's Cross has always been an excellent venue for matches, with a great atmosphere and great support. In my experience, any point you earned at Turner's Cross was hard won and we have to make sure that this is the case next season.”
Speaking of the appointment, Cork City’s general manager Liam Meaney said: “Having interviewed a number of high quality candidates who expressed their interest in the position, we feel that Mr. Collins is best suited for the club’s needs in the forthcoming 12 months.
“He has extensive experience and a proven record of success when operating on a restricted budget and his appointment represents a significant financial saving for the club with regard to this position, without compromising on quality.”
The former Shamrock Rovers and Bohemians manager was working in Malta with Floriana but he left the club earlier this month, citing personal reasons.
Collins said: "It is an honour to have been appointed and I am delighted with the appointment. This is a job that I have wanted for many years, and I cannot wait to get started.
"I am looking forward to sitting down with the playing staff currently on the books at the club and also to introducing some new blood. I am very enthusiastic about the task at hand and I want to rally the troops for the season ahead."
Having fought against a tide of uncertainty for much of the ‘09 campaign, City emerged with a European spot for next season having finished in third place. Collins cited that achievement as a major boost going forward.
“The fact that the club has qualified for Europe is also a huge bonus, as playing in European competition is where everyone wants to be. It is a testament to the previous manager, the players and the Chairman that the club secured a place in Europe.
“Turner's Cross has always been an excellent venue for matches, with a great atmosphere and great support. In my experience, any point you earned at Turner's Cross was hard won and we have to make sure that this is the case next season.”
Speaking of the appointment, Cork City’s general manager Liam Meaney said: “Having interviewed a number of high quality candidates who expressed their interest in the position, we feel that Mr. Collins is best suited for the club’s needs in the forthcoming 12 months.
“He has extensive experience and a proven record of success when operating on a restricted budget and his appointment represents a significant financial saving for the club with regard to this position, without compromising on quality.”
