Manager Tim Clancy exits St Patrick's Athletic following latest defeat

Tim Clancy has departed his role as St Patrick's Athletic manager by mutual consent, the Inchicore club have announced.

The former Drogheda United boss led the Saints to fourth place last season and with it European qualification.

It had been hoped that Pat’s would challenge the top two this year but they currently sit in seventh spot in the table after sixth defeats in 13 matches.

Pat’s lost 2-0 and 1-0 over the Bank Holiday period, against Derry City and Sligo Rovers respectively, registering a single shot on target over the 180 minutes.

The former Hibernian defender has now resigned from the position, according to the club.

Clancy was appointed in the wake of Stephen O’Donnell’s decision to move to Dundalk, having made a bright start to management with Drogheda United.

A St Patrick’s Athletic statement read: "St Patrick's Athletic can confirm that Tim Clancy has resigned from his position as First Team Manager by mutual consent. "Club chairman Garrett Kelleher would like to thank Tim for his commitment to the club over the last 18 months. "Tim would like to thank everyone at St Pat's for their support during his time as manager and wishes the club the best of luck in the future."

The timing of Clancy's departure is a surprise given they sit just five points off third place.

Pat's have not yet named an interim manager ahead of Friday's trip to play Cork City.