Town boss Kieran McKenna says Dara O’Shea’s “leadership and strength of character” were what led him to appoint the Irish international the club’s new captain.

Dubliner O’Shea, 26, was named the club’s new skipper yesterday, following the departure of Sam Morsy for Kuwait SC at the end of last month.

“We’re very happy to announce Dara O’Shea as the club’s new captain,” McKenna said.   

“He follows in the footsteps of one of the club’s greatest captains in Samy Morsy, who has done a fantastic job leading the group on and off the pitch over the last few years.  

“Dara has shown his leadership and strength of character since the first day he arrived at the club and sets a great example with his professionalism and commitment on a day-to-day basis, both in training and in games.  

“Dara will have the full support of everyone at the club and the players are all aware we will need leadership and character from everyone in the dressing room if we are to move the club forward and have the success we all desire over the next few years.” 

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armchaircritic59 added 19:26 - Aug 5 All good to hear, if he follows in the footprints of a few of his illustrious predecessors here, he'll leave a big mark on the club.
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Dissboyitfc added 07:44 - Aug 6 was always going to be named captain in my mind.
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Portman_Pie added 13:18 - Aug 6 My suspicion is - that the club knew Morsy was going to move on for quite some time - and subsequently assured O'Shea that he would be the Club Captain within his new deal he signed.
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