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Irish Examiner
29-05-2025
- Sport
- Irish Examiner
'This club needs to have an identity': Cork City boss Nash on Meyler appointment
David Meyler has never worked with Ger Nash and the duo had diverging playing careers but the pair of thirty-somethings are tasked with avoiding a third relegation in five years for Cork City. Ten points off safety, Damien Duff's Shelbourne stand in City's way of a managerial home bounce at Turner's Cross on Friday night when the Premier Division season reaches the midway point. Nash's first official match at the helm in his first senior managerial job last Friday resulted in a 2-1 defeat at Galway United, a fourth successive defeat for the Rebels. He'd been in negotiations with a couple of candidates to flank him and succeeded in luring the Irish international back to his hometown club in their time of need. Meyler was working at his former club Hull City as an U18 coach before deciding to answer the call. His first game in the dugout will be the first match after the international break, also at home, against Bohemians on June 13. 'Look, we're both all-in on this,' 38-year-old Nash said about the role of Meyler, two years his junior, relocating from England. 'This isn't a hobby, this isn't a part-time gig, this is both of us devoting our lives to hopefully bringing Cork City back to where we believe it should be. 'That's what our motivation is. We're both going to be here, you'll see us at the training ground every day and that's what we're going to do. Time will tell if we can get that right.' Unlike Nash, who was the first-choice centre-back alongside Paul McShane through the Ireland underage ranks, Meyler was a late bloomer. His potential at City in 2008 led to Roy Keane forking out £250,000 to sign him for Sunderland. Like his new colleague, his career was finished by injury, but not until he'd reached 30 years of age with 25 Ireland caps. 'Some of the aspects that work are if you look at our careers, they are polar opposites,' explained Nash. 'He played at the highest level; my career ended as a teenager. I have got significant experience as a coach and have spent a lot of time on that side of the fence and in that environment. David is slightly different. For me, it is a good balance for the two of us in terms of that aspect. 'What I really do believe in is bringing people to the club who want Cork to be successful in the long term, not just a short-term fix. 'They want to be here and for Cork to be successful for a long time. This club needs to have an identity, not just in the coaching staff but also the playing staff, which represents the area. "Even the people I have spoken to since I have taken this job have said that the Cork identity was really evident in the club during the years when it was successful. 'I think it is a unique aspect of the people down here in terms of that passion. I would like to recreate that and bring more people back to it.'
The 42
29-05-2025
- Sport
- The 42
Former Ireland international David Meyler returns to Cork City as assistant manager
FORMER IRELAND INTERNATIONAL David Meyler has been appointed as Cork City FC men's first-team assistant manager. Meyler returns to the club, having played at Academy and first-team level before his Premier League move to Sunderland in 2008. The Cork midfielder also played for Hull City and was capped 26 times for Ireland, before a knee injury forced him to retire at the age of 30. Advertisement Meyler, now 36, has since undertaken coaching roles in the Hull City academy and with the Ireland 17s under Colin O'Brien. 'I am really delighted to be back at City, where my journey in professional football started,' said Meyler. '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. 'I have spoken to Ger [Nash, manager] 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.' Cork City FC has announced the appointment of David Meyler as the club's new men's first team assistant manager. Welcome back to City, David! 🤝 Full story 👇🏼 🇮🇹 — Cork City FC (@CorkCityFC) May 29, 2025 Cork City manager Nash welcomed Meyler, who continues his 'impressive' coaching career on Leeside. 'I think it is important for the club and its identity that there is a 'Corkness' to the club and to my staff. 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.' Meyler will take up the role when City return to action following the upcoming mid-season break. They are currently ninth in the SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division, level on 12 points with bottom side Sligo Rovers after 17 games.
The Irish Sun
29-05-2025
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
‘This isn't a hobby' – Ger Nash insists he and David Meyler are ‘all in' on Cork City after recruiting ex-Ireland star
GER NASH insisted that he and new assistant David Meyler are 'all-in' as they look to transform Cork City. The Rebels host champions Shelbourne this evening in the final game before the summer break looking for their first win in seven games. 2 Ger Nash vowed he and David Meyler are all in on Cork City Credit: Thomas Flinkow/Sportsfile 2 Ex-Ireland international Meyler has been appointed as his assistant Credit: Eóin Noonan/Sportsfile Nash, 38, only took charge last week ahead of the loss to Galway United that sees them joint bottom of the table. And he has moved quickly to bring in an assistant with former Ireland midfielder Meyler Meyler, 36, will move from Hull City where he was Under-18 coach, just as Nash has moved from Gothenborg, where he was GAIS assistant manager. And Nash believes both men have shown their commitment as they look to restore City to former glories. Read More on League of Ireland He said: 'We're both all-in on this, this isn't a hobby, this isn't a part-time gig, this is both of us devoting our lives to hopefully bringing Cork City back to where we believe it should be. 'That's what our motivation is. We're both going to be here, you'll see us at the training ground every day and that's what we're going to do. Time will tell if we can get that right.' And the big change that will be seen immediately is that Nash has told players that there will be more work in the coming weeks as he puts his stamp on the team. He said: 'When any manager comes in you look at what you want to do. Most read in Football 'We'll be improving the training time in terms of the amount of time we're on the pitch, simple. 'The amount of time we're training, the amount the players are working, going for double sessions for example. Cork City fans watch League of Ireland clash against Dundalk in cinema 'It's a huge club, even more so as a one-city club. 'It's unique here in terms of the passion of the fans, the directness of the fans, you know how they're feeling and I think that is incredibly powerful when the team is going well. 'That's what I want to bring back.' Meyler and Nash have never worked together before, though their paths crossed briefly in the FAI where Nash was a high performance coach and Meyler worked with the Under-17s. But Meyler, who won 26 Ireland caps, jumped at the chance to take a position at Turner's Cross, where he began his career as a teenager before being signed by Roy Keane at Sunderland . Meyler said: '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. '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.'
RTÉ News
29-05-2025
- Sport
- RTÉ News
David Meyler named new Cork City assistant manager
Former Republic of Ireland midfielder David Meyler is Cork City's new assistant manager. Meyler came through the ranks at Cork before joining Sunderland - then in the Premier League - back in 2008. He later moved on to Hull City, where he made 191 appearances, and was capped 26 times by his country before a knee injury forced him to retire at the age of 30. Meyler has coached in the Hull City academy and worked with the Republic of Ireland Under-17s under Colin O'Brien. He now goes back to his native Cork where he will operate alongside recently appointed boss Ger Nash. "I am really delighted to be back at City, where my journey in professional football started," said Meyler. "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. 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. I will do everything in my power to help us progress." Welcoming the news, Nash added: "I think it is important for the club and its identity that there is a 'Corkness' to the club and to my staff. 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." Meyler will start in the role when the squad returns to action after the upcoming mid-season SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division break.
Irish Examiner
29-05-2025
- Sport
- Irish Examiner
Cork City announce David Meyler as new assistant manager
Former Ireland international David Meyler has been appointed as Cork City's new first-team assistant manager. Meyler will take up the role under new boss Ger Nash when the squad return to action following the upcoming mid-season break. The assistant manager role has been vacant since the departure of then-manager Tim Clancy's assistant Jamie Hamill back in March. Former Cork City, Sunderland, Hull, Reading and Coventry City midfielder Meyler joins, having held an assistant coach role with Hull under-18s last term. Meyler - capped 26 times by Ireland between 2012 and 2018 - first joined the Hull City academy as a casual under-15s coach in March 2023. The 35-year-old scored 19 goals in 191 appearances during a six-year playing spell at the Tigers before retiring in 2019. He has also held an assistant role with the Republic of Ireland under-17s, under another former City player, Colin O'Brien. 'I am really delighted to be back at City, where my journey in professional football started," Meyler said. "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. "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." He added: "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.' City manager 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. 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.'
