Former Ireland star ‘delighted to be back' and ‘excited about what lies ahead' after being appointed Cork City assistant
DAVID MEYLER has been appointed as Cork City assistant manager.
The former Republic of Ireland international returns to Leeside having played for the club before joining Sunderland in 2008.
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David Meyler has been appointed Cork City assistant manager
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Ger Nash welcomed his appointment
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After a knee injury forced him into retirement at the age of 30, Meyler worked in the Hull City academy and with the Ireland U17s under Colin O'Brien.
He is now back with Cork to work under current manager Ger Nash.
Meyler said: 'I am really delighted to be back at City, where my journey in professional football started.
"Since retiring from playing, I have really enjoyed the coaching side of the game and this is an opportunity that I am really looking forward to.
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"I have spoken to Ger at length about the role and I am excited about what lies ahead.
"I know that Ger is very keen to have a really strong Cork representation among the players and staff and, as both a Corkman and a former player, this club means a lot to me and I will do everything in my power to help us progress.
'While I have been away from City for a long time, I have always kept an eye out for how the club is doing.
"I think it is clear to see that there are a lot of very talented players at the club, and I look forward to working alongside Ger and the other staff to help those players in whatever way we can.'
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David will take up the role when the squad return to action following the upcoming mid-season break.
And Cork City boss Nash said: 'I think it is important for the club and its identity that there is a 'Corkness' to the club and to my staff.
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"I have been very impressed with the conversations I have had with David so far.
"I think we are very much aligned in a lot of ways, and we are both young, hungry, passionate coaches who want to make a difference.
"This club produces an awful lot of very talented young players; I have great belief in them and I feel we can give them a platform to go on and deliver on their potential.
"David has had an impressive coaching career so far, and he can add a lot to what we want to do here.'
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