'I’m very proud' - Ronan Finn named Shamrock Rovers' Director of Football

NEW ROLE: Shamrock Rovers have officially announced that Ronan Finn has been appointed as their new Director of Football. Pic: Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile.

Shamrock Rovers have officially announced that Ronan Finn has been appointed as their new Director of Football.

The 38-year-old, who won five league titles and two FAI Cups as a player for Rovers, will begin his new role next Monday and he will work across all football departments, reporting to the CEO and Board of Directors.

"Very privileged to be back at this football club," said Finn, who spent the last two seaons at UCD while he was studying for a masters in sports management.

Shamrock Rovers F.C. is delighted to announce Ronan Finn as Director of Football.

Ronan will commence the role next Monday and will work across all football departments reporting to the CEO and Board of Directors.

Club media sat down with Ronan earlier today where he outlined… pic.twitter.com/p2Cp7Y4YOX

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"I loved playing here for 11 years - tremendous honour for me - and now coming back as Director of Football is something I’m very proud of and I’m delighted to be back.

“When I made the decision two years ago to leave the club it was always with the foresight of coming back in a capacity to work behind the scenes and maybe it’s a come a little bit earlier than expected.

“But for me it’s a brilliant opportunity to come back in working at the football club and one I’m really looking forward to."