Cobh Ramblers appoint Fran Rockett as new head coach, Kilduff does U-turn at Dundalk

Former Cobh player Rockett previously served as assistant manager at the club. 

Fran Rockett succeeds Mick McDermott at Cobh Ramblers. Pic: Michael P Ryan/Sportsfile

Cobh Ramblers have announced Fran Rockett as the new head coach of their men's team. Rockett succeeds Mick McDermott who abruptly departed the club a fortnight ago.

A former Ramblers player, Rockett previously served as assistant manager at Cobh under both Shane Keegan and Darren Murphy. He also spent four years at Waterford, including time as head coach after John Sheridan departed in 2020