Sadlier joins new St Pat’s board

FORMER Republic of Ireland international and Millwall striker Richard Sadlier has been appointed to the new board of directors of Saint Patrick’s Athletic.

“Surprised but pleased,” is how the Dubliner reacted to the news yesterday. “Fintan Drury (of the Platinum One sports agency) originally approached me about it and when I learned more about what would be involved I became really interested. I’m very much looking forward to the role.”

Sadlier, whose career was cut short by chronic hip injury, had been training with Sunderland last season but by Christmas it was clear that any realistic hopes he had of resuming his playing career would be in vain.