MARTIN Russell was unveiled as the new manager of Limerick FC at a brief press conference at the Limerick City Hotel on Monday evening.
The 47-year-old, who managed UCD for five seasons and was most recently assistant coach to Liam Buckley at St Patrick’s Athletic, takes the reins six days after the departure of Stuart Taylor from Shannonside.
Russell said upon his arrival: “I am delighted to be given this opportunity at Limerick FC. The aim is to create a winning team. We want to build a competitive team here while also developing the young players coming through at the club.
“I’m really excited by this opportunity, along with the plans and the structures the club have in place. I also want to say thanks to St Patrick’s Athletic, having returned to the club this season. I wish them well for the rest of the season.”
The former Republic of Ireland under 21 international and League of Ireland winning player will take charge of his first game as Limerick manager when the Super Blues travel to Sligo Rovers in late July. The fixture is pencilled in for Saturday July 26 but could be rescheduled owing to Sligo’s European commitments.
