Former Dundalk boss Gill appointed number two at Shamrock Rovers

John Gill

John Gill

Former Dundalk manager John Gill has signed a one-year contract as assistant manager of Shamrock Rovers.

The Donabate man – who led the Lilywhites back to the Premier Division in 2008 – will act as number two to Trevor Croly in 2014.

Gill has been out of management since being controversially relieved of his job following promotion in 2008, although has acted as assistant to Pete Mahon at St Patrick’s Athletic since then.

Still a popular figure in Oriel Park, Gill will make his return to Dundalk when Shamrock Rovers are visitors to the Carrick Road venue on April 18th.