Ex-Gunner Scully new boss at Kilkenny City

FORMER Arsenal defender Pat Scully has been appointed the manager of Kilkenny City.

Scully has committed himself to the club for two years.

An experienced player, he spent four years as a professional at Arsenal where he captained their FA Youth Cup- winning team. He also played for Huddersfield Town and Southend United before joining Shelbourne in 1996.

Scully captained Shels to their first league and cup double and played in the UEFA Cup and Champions League.

He later captained Shamrock Rovers before moving to Drogheda United.