Alan Mathews has been named as the new manager of League of Ireland side Bray Wanderers.

Barry O’Connor, a member of our '99 cup winning team, will take up the role of Assistant Manager to Alan Matthews.

Mathews, who previously coached Longford Town, Cork City, Drogheda United and Shelbourne, is looking forward to taking over management of the Seagulls.

“I am delighted to have been given this exciting opportunity and look forward to commencing pre-season training," he said.

“There are a lot of good people at this club & Barry O’Connor and I will put all our energy & commitment into a successful season"

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