St Pats confirm manager Tim Clancy has resigned

RESIGNED: St Patrick's Athletic manager Tim Clancy before the SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division match between St Patrick's Athletic and Sligo Rovers at Richmond Park in Dublin. Photo by Ben McShane/Sportsfile

St Patrick's Athletic have officially announced that Tim Clancy has resigned from his position as First Team Manager by mutual consent.

The Richmond Park club are currently seventh in the Premier Division table after 13 games, winning on just five occasions although they are only two points behind Dundalk in fourth.

Pats were beaten 1-0 at home by Sligo Rovers - their sixth loss of the season - on the Bank Holiday Monday and their next fixture is a trip to Turner's Cross to take on Cork City on Friday night.

"St Patrick's Athletic can confirm that Tim Clancy has resigned from his position as First Team Manager by mutual consent," the club posted on their official website on Tuesday afternoon.

"Club chairman Garrett Kelleher would like to thank Tim for his commitment to the club over the last 18 months. Tim would like to thank everyone at St Pat's for their support during his time as Manager and wishes the club the best of luck in the future."

The Saints have since installed Clancy’s assistant Jon Daly as interim boss, affording him the opportunity of pitching for the job on a permanent basis.

Former Rangers and Dundee United striker Daly (40) holds a UEFA Pro Licence and returned to his native Dublin at the start of the 2022 season to work alongside new Saints chief Clancy.

His first coaching role was as Manager of Hearts U20s before two stints as first-team caretaker boss in 2016 and 2017. Afterwards, he worked in Finland as assistant at TPS Turku.

Daly said: "We're looking for a reaction from the players and the staff, disappointed with the situation and it's something we believe we can turn around, starting on Friday away to Cork City."