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.
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