Cork City appoint Clancy as new head coach, Buckley departs sporting director role 

Clancy's Friday evening appointment was quickly followed by news of Buckley's departure after only half a season at the club.

SHREWD APPOINTMENT: Tim Clancy. Pic: Ben McShane/Sportsfile

Cork City have announced the appointment of Tim Clancy as the club's new head coach, as well as the departure of sporting director Liam Buckley. 

Despite current Aston Villa under-18 head coach Gerard Nash being heavily linked to the vacant head coach job, City have secured the services of experienced League of Ireland boss Clancy.