Martin Russell issues instructions to the UCD players from the sidelines

MARTIN RUSSELL has joined his former club St Patrick's Athletic as assistant manager after leaving UCD.

While UCD have yet to officially announce their managerial team for the 2014 campaign, former Bohemians boss Aaron Callaghan will be in charge after Russell's acrimonious departure.

"I am delighted to welcome Martin to my back-room staff. Martin achieved a lot with UCD as a manager, and he will be a great addition to the coaching staff," said Pat's manager Liam Buckley.

Russell worked with a number of the Saints squad while at UCD.

"I was delighted to be asked to join up with Liam and his coaching staff," he said.

Buckley is still on the lookout for another striker after loan target Sean Maguire signed up with Sligo Rovers.

Irish Independent