Former Town manager and skipper Jim Magilton has joined League of Ireland side Shamrock Rovers as a temporary assistant to boss Michael O’Neill. The two previously played together for Northern Ireland.

O’Neill says Magilton will work alongside him with the Dublin club while he looks for a longer term deputy: “I thought Jim's other commitments in Northern Ireland and the UK would prevent him helping me at this crucial stage of the season.

“I was delighted when he said he would assist me until I find the right candidate for the job on a permanent basis.

“He brings not only a wealth of knowledge and experience of the game at the highest level, but he is someone I trust implicitly, and that was a key factor in my decision.”

Magilton, 42, has been out of work since leaving QPR in December 2009, having been dismissed by Town in the preceding April.

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Wallingford_Boy added 10:06 - Jul 6 What are Jim's "other commitments"??
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We8Norwich added 10:06 - Jul 6 Super Jim Magilton
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OnlyOneSuperJim added 10:08 - Jul 6 Best of Luck Jim - Hope you can get a managers job in England soon
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clive_baker added 10:09 - Jul 6 Modern day ITFC legend. Good luck Jim!
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JimmyJazz added 10:13 - Jul 6 How the mighty have fallen. Surely there's an SPL job out there Jim could get?
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Paulc added 10:17 - Jul 6 Why would he want to drop down from LOI to the SPL?
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tractorboy2434 added 10:18 - Jul 6 Best place for him, has about as much chance of Premier League as we have.
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blueblood66 added 10:30 - Jul 6 other commitments? Gardening?
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robdaful added 10:37 - Jul 6 Good that he's an assistant. Could help educate him.
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PYBlue added 10:38 - Jul 6 All the best Jim! Legend
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brittaniaman added 10:42 - Jul 6 Another manager who failed the man management and media course !!!!
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SouperJim added 10:55 - Jul 6 Really hope someone else gives Jim a chance, as I think he'll make a fantastic manager in the long run.
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DiamondGezzer added 12:08 - Jul 6 Hope you get back into management soon Jim.
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whoppit added 12:12 - Jul 6 A poor manager who couldn't cut it in the Championship to be honest. Shamrock is about your level Jimbo !!!
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JewellintheTown added 12:19 - Jul 6 Maybe Jims on Jobseekers and he's been told if he doesnt take the next job his benefits will be cut :)
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StowTractorBoy added 12:31 - Jul 6 Whoppit your comments do make me laugh but on this occasion you are not far off the mark. Legend - I don't think so. Crawford, Phillips, Beattie, Wark etc legends Jim does not fit into that category I'm afraid - neverthless though a good player for us.
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Lightningboy added 13:32 - Jul 6 Good luck Jimbo...still hope you'll end up back here one day mate.
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blue_em_away added 15:45 - Jul 6 What is it with people thinking JM is a legend? Did nothing of any GREAT note for Ipswich. (one outstanding game against Bolton maybe). One swallow don't make a summer. Ipswich legends are people like.... John Wark, Ray Crawford, Mick Mills, George Burley etc etc. To name just a few of many. Jim is no where near in this league of ex Ipswich.
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Basil_Smallpiece added 15:45 - Jul 6 Decent bloke.....but, like they say, water finds its own level.
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tractorboy2434 added 16:41 - Jul 6 JM - Legend, don't make me laugh leg end more like.
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jas0999 added 17:58 - Jul 6 Although I rated Jim very highly as a player, sadly I didn't as a manager - and would seem after his outburst at QPR few other clubs rate him either! Still, all the best Jim - best memories as a player.
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Town_Jewells added 19:58 - Jul 6 Legend on the pitch (great playmaker during promotion year + 1st premier league season), barking mad off it
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itfcjc added 20:25 - Jul 6 Super super jim Super super jim Super super jim Super jim magilton
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Johnny_Boy added 21:40 - Jul 6 Good luck Jimbob
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StochesStotasBlewe added 21:50 - Jul 6 Good memories as a player, not many as a manager. Would like to think he could make it as a manager but i have my doubts. He was the cheap, easy option for us at the time & got found out pretty quickly. However, good luck Jim, i, like others on here think this may just be your level in managment.
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