Mark Kennedy lays out Lincoln City intentions

Mark Kennedy, who Lincoln have appointed as their new head coach on a four-year contract. Nick Potts/PA Wire.

Mark Kennedy insists completing his coaching apprenticeship has equipped him to finally take over a senior club on the rise.

The ex-Ireland winger has been appointed as manager Lincoln City, the League One outfit that tried and failed to lure his compatriot Stephen Bradley away from Shamrock Rovers as boss.