Cork City have announced that manager Tommy Dunne has signed a new contract with the club.
Dunne, who took over as manager immediately prior to the 2010 season and oversaw the club’s First Division title win this season, has signed a three-year contract with the club and told CorkCityFC.net that he was delighted to have agreed the new deal.
He said: “First and foremost I want to say that I was delighted to be a part of the success the club enjoyed this year.
“It was fantastic to be part of something that was so special, and something that I think will live with everyone involved in the club for the rest of their days.
“It was a huge group effort from everyone to get this club back into the Premier Division; players, staff, the board and the supporters, and I am genuinely thrilled for everyone involved.
“To be asked to stay with the club as we go into the Premier Division is something I really wanted and am really looking forward to.
“Looking back over the last two years, I think everyone at the club was united and that unity was a major factor in us achieving promotion. Everyone pulled together and we achieved promotion, possibly a year ahead of schedule if you were to go by the book.”
Commenting on the news, Cork City chairman Jonathan O’Brien said: “We are delighted that Tommy has committed to the club for the next three years.
“When Tommy took over as manager, he had to assemble a squad at very short notice, and he then built on that to put together the side that won the First Division just a few weeks ago.
“That shows the value and importance of continuity, and we are delighted that Tommy will be continuing as manager.”
