Former Dundalk boss Filippo Giovagnoli in line for shock League of Ireland return

He took over the then league champions after Vinny Perth was sacked amid claims of interference from the club’s hierarchy.

GUESS WHO'S BACK (MAYBE): Former Dundalk manager Filippo Giovagnoli could be set for a League of Ireland return in one of the new academy director roles. Pic: ©INPHO/Laszlo Geczo.

Former Dundalk manager Filippo Giovagnoli could be set for a League of Ireland return in one of the new academy director roles.

In one of several bizarre decisions during the ownership reign of US-based Peak 6, the Italian was handed his first senior managerial job in 2020.