Limerick FC announces new Manager

Wednesday 25^th March 2009

Limerick FC is delighted to announce the signing of Pat Scully as the new Manager and Head Coach.

Pat Scully has fantastic credentials and has been a most successful player and manager throughout his career so far. An accomplished central defender during his playing days, Scully started his career in England – playing with Arsenal, Preston, Northampton, Southend and Huddersfield – gaining one international cap, two B caps, one U23 cap and nine U21 caps for the Republic of Ireland before returning to Ireland in 1996.

He joined Shelbourne on his return to Ireland and under his captaincy the club became the dominant force in Irish football. As well as his defensive abilities, Scully was a constant threat from set pieces and would often score crucial goals for Shelbourne. He was the PFAI Player of the Year in 1997/98 and he scored 11 league goals that season.

Pat signed for Shamrock Rovers in 2001. After 2 goals in 55 total appearances for the Hoops Scully moved to Drogheda United. He made his debut for Drogheda against Rovers on the 11th of April 2003, playing for one season before retiring. He was player of the year at Southend, Huddersfield and at Shelbourne.

Pat Scully's first taste of League of Ireland management was with Kilkenny City, where he quickly established the club in the First Division – barely missing out on promotion. He then moved to Shamrock Rovers in 2006 as manager and led them to the First Division title and on to finish 5th in the Premier Division the following season before departing last October.

Jack McCarthy III, Limerick FC Chairman said: "We are fortunate to bring on board a manager with Pat Scully's expertise and experience. We are really looking forward to working with him and to him working with our young squad."

Pat Scully said: "Having met the board, I was very impressed with their plans for the future of Limerick FC and I look forward to playing my part as manager in the future success of the club."

Andrew Mawhinney, Limerick FC CEO said: "We are delighted to have signed someone of Pat Scully's calibre and ambition."