Liam Kearney: It is important City's new manager is based in Cork

Tim Clancy resigned from his role as City boss recently, citing the difficulty of living in Dublin with his family and commuting to Leesider as one of the main reasons behind his decision.

STEPPING UP: Liam Kearney and Greg Yelverton will take charge of Cork City against St Pats. Pic: Brendan Moran/Sportsfile.

Liam Kearney believes it is important that Cork City’s new manager is based in the county permanently.

Tim Clancy resigned from his role as City boss in the aftermath of their loss to Derry City at Turner’s Cross last Friday night, citing the difficulty of living in Dublin with his family and commuting to Cork as one of the main reasons behind his decision.