Kilkenny City have appointed former Nottingham Forest player Tommy Gaynor as their new manager.
Gaynor, who replaces Brendan Rea, was acquired for Forest by the legendary Brian Clough.
The Limerick-born striker had a spell with Kilkenny in 1997, during the tenure of Alfie Hale.
He takes up his new post immediately and will be in charge for Sunday's eircom League First Division clash away to Athlone Town.
Gaynor has expressed his delight at taking over the helm at his former club.
'I enjoyed my football with Kilkenny and Alfie Hale in the late '90s and I am really looking forward to working hard towards bringing City up the eircom League of Ireland First Division table.'
'The club has made amazing progress at its Buckley Park grounds since I played there and that good work has now to be matched on the park,' he added.
Gaynor has been appointed until the end of the season and will be assisted by the club's U-21 team manager, Noel Byrne.
