Keith Ricken has applied for Cork management job

Ricken has served as Cork U20 football manager for the past three seasons 

Cork U20 manager Keith Ricken has applied for the top job. Picture: Matt Browne/Sportsfile

Keith Ricken has applied for the position of Cork senior football manager and will be interviewed for the role early next week, the Irish Examiner can confirm.

Ricken, who has served as Cork U20 football manager for the past three seasons, put his name forward after being contacted by several clubs in recent weeks.