CRONIN SETS TOP 6 TARGET.Longford T v Wexford Y, tonight NEW Longford Town boss Gareth Cronin Gareth Cronin (born 18 February 1975 in Cork) is the manager of FAI Premier Division side Waterford United. Gareth was appointed Blues manager in August 2006 [1] Playing career He played over 400 times for Cork City, where he won an FAI Cup medal in 1998. has set his new charges the challenge of finishing in the top six of the First Division. Ahead of their third meeting with Wexford Youths in just seven days this evening at Flancare Park The promotion of Longford Town to the Premier Division was seen as a catalyst in the redevelopement of Flancare to its present day form. Through the receipt of government and FAI grant aid Flancare park has been redeveloped into an all seater stadium. The stadium holds 4,500. after the FAI Cup The FAI Cup is a knock-out association football competition contested annually by teams from the Republic of Ireland (as well as Derry City from Northern Ireland). Organised by the FAI (Football Association of Ireland), it is of similar format to the FA Cup played in England. double bill, the former Waterford boss revealed: "I've set a target of sixth or seventh place. Some might say that's a stretched target but you have to aim high. "The squad I have is certainly better than I thought it was and better than 11th place would suggest. It's a new team and I'm looking for things to settle down and gel." With Michael Foley already arrived from Drogheda, plans are under way for several players to come and go at the club. Cronin added: "I have identified six or seven I'll be bringing in in July." Ray Kenny is suspended for Longford who will be looking for their first home league win since March. CAPTION(S): CHALLENGE Gareth Cronin ON BOARD Michael Foley |
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