After spending two and a half years in Paisley, the Irishman was named head coach of the Toon’s Under-21 team this past week.
Diarmuid O’Carroll insists he has memories to last a lifetime after his move to Newcastle United. The Irishman was unveiled as the English Premier League side’s new Under-21s coach on Tuesday night. The highly-rated 37-year-old will also continue in his role as an assistant to Michael O’Neill in the Northern Ireland set-up.
St Mirren gaffer Stephen Robinson has moved quickly to appoint Brian Kerr as his new right-hand man in Paisley
As O’Carroll left the SMiSA Stadium for the final time, he is sure the Buddies will go from strength to strength. He told the Saints website: “I’ve had two-and-a-half fantastic years and I’ve made memories that I will never forget. “I’ve no doubt that the club will continue to grow and prosper with the manager at the helm and I wish everyone associated at the club, from the board to the fans, nothing but continued success.” Robbo praised O’Carroll for his contribution and reckons he has the perfect fit in Kerr as he confirmed another coach will also be recruited. “Diarmuid has been excellent for us,” he said. “An opportunity arose and it’s a terrific opportunity for him.
“We wish him nothing but success and we thank him for the part he has played in our relative success as well. We’re a club that develops coaches and moves people as well as players and Diarmuid is another example of this. “As any good club with organisation does, you prepare for these things. Brian was already in place and has worked with the first team for the last year as well. He will be a fantastic replacement for Diarmuid.
“We will appoint a new head of transition phase and first-team coach. We again thank Diarmuid for his hard work and wish him nothing but success.” Kerr assisted Robbo during Saturday’s 2-1 Premiership win over Hearts and is relishing his new role. He said: “I’m delighted to be given the opportunity.
“I’ve been working with the manager and the first team for a while but to move up to assistant is something I’m really looking forward to. “I’ve been an assistant previously. It’s something I’m enthusiastic about and a positive result at the weekend puts us in a good position going ahead.”
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