Doolin primed for City challenge

AFTER a whirlwind seven days, new Cork City manager Paul Doolin has gone from contemplating a future outside football to the busy task of reaching his target of 17 full-time professional players at the club by February 2.

The former Drogheda boss gets to work today at the Bishopstown training ground but stopped short yesterday of making any bold predictions for the season ahead.

“I’m delighted to get a chance here,” he said at his unveiling yesterday. “It’s a big club and a big challenge but I’m ready.