Paddy McLaughlin rules himself out of running for Cork City job

McLaughlin, who is currently assistant manager at Derry City, was heavily linked with the role on Tuesday.

OUT OF THE RUNNING: Derry City assistant manager Paddy McLaughlin. Photo by Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile

Paddy McLaughlin has ruled himself out of the running to take over as manager of Cork City FC.

The 44-year-old, who is currently assistant manager at Derry City and has previously manager Cliftonville, was heavily linked with the role on Tuesday just days after the Leesiders were relegated to the First Division.