St Pat's confirm appointment of Tim Clancy - without clarifying position of Stephen O’Donnell

Dundalk won’t confirm O’Donnell’s arrival – along with his Saints assistant Patrick Cregg – until a claim for compensation between the clubs is resolved.

Former Drogheda United manager Tim Clancy will be part of the St Pat's set up next season. Picture: INPHO/Laszlo Geczo

FAI Cup winners St Patrick’s Athletic have confirmed the appointment of Tim Clancy to the management team – without clarifying the status of Stephen O’Donnell.

The Saints’ head coach is returning to his former club Dundalk on a long-term deal, just days after he led the team to Cup final glory.