Town U23s coach Gerard Nash is reportedly the leading candidate to take over as manager at League of Ireland side St Patrick’s Athletic.

According to the Irish Mirror, Nash, 33, is the “front runner” for the job having been in “advanced talks” with St Pat’s, who are based in Dublin, his hometown. However, sources at the Richmond Park club are reported to have said that the deal is not yet done.

Former manager Harry Kenny resigned by mutual consent on Saturday with St Pat's fifth in the League of Ireland Premier Division. Saints director of football, Ger O'Brien, is currently in caretaker charge.

Nash, who led Town’s U23s to the Professional Development League Two South title last season, was also linked with the St Pat’s job last October when then-Blues boss Paul Hurst said it was no surprise to him that clubs were showing interest.

“With Gerard, he came to see me about that situation,” Hurst said. “He's someone who is very well thought of with the [FAI] from him doing his courses and his work over there. So I think it’s only natural that he’s going to be linked to jobs.”

Nash has been in his current job at Town since 2016 having previously been in charge of the U18s. The former central defender joined the Blues as a 15-year-old but saw his playing career end at 19 after only one sub appearance for Town and a handful of games on loan at Hartlepool and Southend following a succession of serious knee injuries.

He subsequently joined the coaching staff at Playford Road and has progressed through the ranks.

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SouperJim added 11:43 - Aug 29 Good for him, don't want to see ITFC lose a good coach but sounds like he deserves the chance. Who knows, could be the start of a management career that ends up back at Town!
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trncbluearmy added 11:45 - Aug 29 Kieron Dyer new u23 coach then works well
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TractorRoyNo1 added 12:02 - Aug 29 Sorry to see him go, but pro ed we have a good system. Now get KD back.
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nathitfc89 added 12:14 - Aug 29 Good for him. Deserves a chance to better himself.
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OwainG1992 added 12:23 - Aug 29 Good luck to him if he gets it.
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dirtydingusmagee added 12:55 - Aug 29 If appointed ,can only wish him well,done a great job for us .
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Suffolkboy added 13:37 - Aug 29 All the best ; you'll be a hard man to replace but everyone will wish you well AND inevitably others are going to benefit from all the knowledge and experience we've valued so much ! COYB
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Steve_ITFC_Sweden added 14:08 - Aug 29 Big loss for us, but I wish him well - and a speedy return!
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runningout added 13:14 - Aug 30 Hope he doesn't go tbh
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