Ex-Glens boss McDermott appointed Cobh Ramblers manager

Former Glentoran boss Mick McDermott has been appointed manager of League of Ireland First Division side Cobh Ramblers.

McDermott left the Glens in January 2023 after nearly four years at the helm, having led the club to Irish Cup success in 2020.

He replaces Paul Hunt, who left the club last month after guiding them to an eighth-place finish in the First Division in his only season in charge.

McDermott, 50, has also held a variety of club and international coaching positions over the past two decades, including spells in the Iran and Qatar backroom teams under former Real Madrid and Portugal manager Carlos Queiroz.

"From my first interactions with the club and community, I sensed something special," said McDermott.

"I look forward to building a talented squad that will make the town proud and achieving memorable milestones for the Cobh community.

"I'm excited to work alongside a fantastic ownership group, a committed board, and the dedicated players and staff combined with the volunteers who make this club so unique."

Cobh Ramblers chairman Bill O'Leary said McDermott's "reflects our ambition to bring world-class knowledge to our club".

"His track record at international and club levels speaks for itself, and we are confident his expertise will elevate Cobh Ramblers," added O'Leary.

The Cork club, where Republic of Ireland and Manchester United legend Roy Keane began his senior career, were taken over by USA-based FC32 in October.