FILIPPO TAKES OVER ON A FULL-TIME BASIS

Dundalk FC is delighted to announce that Filippo Giovagnoli has been appointed as the club’s coach on a permanent basis. The 50-year-old Italian, who arrived at Oriel Park in August, has enjoyed huge success during his interim spell in charge. After navigating a path through the qualifying rounds, Dundalk earned a place in the UEFA Europa League group stages for just the second time in the club’s history, as well as securing a third-placed league position – and European qualification for 2021. On Sunday last, Giovagnoli also led Dundalk to the club’s 12th FAI Cup win courtesy of a thrilling 4-2 victory over reigning SSE Airtricity League champions Shamrock Rovers at the Aviva Stadium.