Former Cork City boss Ger Nash appointed at Swedish champions Mjallby - 'I am honoured'

Cork City manager Ger Nash before the 2025 Sports Direct Men's FAI Cup Final match between Shamrock Rovers and Cork City at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

Former Cork City manager Ger Nash has been appointed assistant coach at Mjällby, the Swedish club has confirmed.

City announced Nash's departure on December 23rd, indicating he had stepped down as manager as the club prepares for life in the First Division, having been relegated in 2025.

Now Mjällby have confirmed Nash's arrival, adding that Nash "chose to terminate his contract with [City] in December, having joined in May of that year and led the team to the domestic cup final."

Mjällby, also in their winter break, won their first ever Allsvenskan title in 2025, after which manager Anders Torstensson moved into the technical director role. He was replaced by his assistant Karl Marius Aksum in November 2025 and Nash will now work as Aksum's assistant, signing a contract until the 2027 season.

Mjällby sporting director Hans Larsson said, in translated quotes: "It feels both exciting and gratifying to be able to present Gerard as an important piece of the puzzle in an already very competent leadership team. 

"During a process where we have received a large number of applications, we have chosen to focus on a coach who can contribute maximally in the training environment where we have the ambition to be the best in Sweden. 

"Gerard's competence and experience in player development at all ages, together with his international experience, we saw as clear top qualities. It is these qualities that make us believe that he will be a fantastic addition to our club."

Nash added: "I would like to express my appreciation to Mjällby AIF for the opportunity and trust they have given me. 

"I am honoured to join the club and hope that I can add value to an already successful environment as we enter 2026. I look forward to joining the management team and players at Strandvallen for pre-season training next week."