Shamrock Rovers appoint ex-player John Martin as new chief executive

Martin is currently a program director at pension provider Irish Life.

NEW MAN IN: John Martin during his time as Longford Town assistant manager. Pic: Michael P Ryan/Sportsfile

League of Ireland champions Shamrock Rovers have appointed former player John Martin as their new chief executive in succession to Denis O’Donohoe.

He had been in-situ at Tallaght for two years but after signalling his intention to quit earlier this year, the Hoops have recruited Martin, currently a program director at pension provider Irish Life.