A tonic for the troops: Neale Fenn the man to turn things around

Former player Derek Coughlan believes Neale Fenn is the right man to turn things around at Cork City – but it won’t be an easy task The appointment of Neale Fenn as the new manager of Cork City has restored a much-needed sense of anticipation to Turner’s Cross.

A hometown favourite whose silky skills and glue-like touch ensured his status as a cult hero to the fans, his return to Leeside is a welcome tonic in an increasingly turbulent season. But it’s going to take time for him to turn things around as he will need to restructure a squad which has haemorrhaged quality over the space of two campaigns.