Vinny Perth confident he can save Dundalk’s season despite Chris Shields exit

Midfield stalwart Shields is moving to Linfield after a decade at Dundalk

Dundalk’s Chris Shields. Picture: INPHO/Ciaran Culligan

Vinny Perth has insisted that he can overcome background upheaval and Chris Shields’ exit to rescue Dundalk’s season.

A long process to appoint a new manager last week culminated in Perth returning to the club that sacked him 10 months earlier for the rest of the season.