Shels appointing Russell is 'shrewd business'
Shelbourne FC has appointed John Russell as their new manager, a move described by pundit Keith Treacy as 'shrewd business.' Russell joins from Sligo Rovers and is expected to implement a progressive style of play at the club.
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Managerial changes in the League of Ireland affect the competitive dynamics of the domestic football league.
Shelbourne's appointment of John Russell as their new manager represents "shrewd business" from the club, according to former Republic of Ireland international Keith Treacy.
Galway native Russell ends a four-year spell at Sligo Rovers, who he also lined out for during his playing career, and steps into the vacancy left by Joey O'Brien.
Russell was confirmed as Shels manager on Monday morning and will now be tasked with trying to push the 2024 SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division champions up the table as well as getting them off to a good start in the Club Orange Men's FAI Cup and the Conference League qualifiers.
Reacting to the news on the RTÉ Soccer Podcast , former St Patrick's Athletic and Drogheda United winger Treacy felt it was a good move from Shelbourne to bring in Russell.
"On the face of it, I think it's a brilliant appointment," he said.
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