Filippo Giovagnoli to take backseat role as Shane Keegan set for top job at Dundalk

Giovagnoli confounded his critics by guiding the Co Louth side to the group stages of the Europa League before clinching the FAI Cup

UEFA fined Dundalk €50,000 for 'shadow coaching' by Filippo Giovagnoli last season

Filippo Giovagnoli is set to take a backseat role in the running of Dundalk FC this season with Shane Keegan set to fulfil the role of team manager for the forthcoming campaign.

The Italian, who had previously been coaching at the Metropolitan Oval Academy in New York, was a shock appointment as Vinny Perth's successor last August following his departure from Oriel Park.