FORMER SLIGO ROVERS and UCD midfielder Liam Kerrigan will have a new boss at Como 1907, as former Arsenal and Spain legend Cesc Fabregas has taken over as the club’s interim manager following the departure of head coach Moreno Longo.
Fabregas, who played for Arsenal, Barcelona, Chelsea, Monaco and Como, has stepped up from his role as the Italian side’s under-19 coach
The 36-year-old finished his playing career with Como last season and will now take his first senior role in management.
Mirwan Suwarso, representative of the Como ownership group, said on the club’s Twitter account: “We thank Moreno Longo for all his hard work and dedication, especially after coming in following a difficult period last season.
“However, we would like to embark on a new path that hopefully will provide more excitement and entertainment for the fans in Como and beyond.
“We hope to make a new appointment for the head coach position in the near future. We thank the fans for understanding and their unwavering loyalty and support. As always, Forza Como.”
Como, who are sixth in the Serie B table, are not in action again until Saturday, November 25 when they face bottom-placed Feralpisalo.
Kerrigan played a number of games in midfield alongside Fabregas last season and was on the bench last weekend for the 1-0 win away to Ascoli. After sustaining an ACL injury in September 2022, Kerrigan is making headway in getting regular gametime.
Don’t be too sure… Apparently, there’s a lot of communions and confirmations down in Munster this weekend!
It’s gonna be a cracker!
Come on Leo’s Lions!
Time to stand up and fight
@John Quinn: as a leinster fan id be more worried if munster tried to play rugby, standing and fighting hasn’t done them any good for 13 years.
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@Paul C: you know when you’re scrolling and each article has a little hastag on it (on my phone anyway) well it seems to be the ones that’s have this highlighted in blue/green/turquoise sort of colour.
@SPQH: I’m noticing now they all say “analysis”
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I think it will be a cracker and not as clear cut as some think. The fans will have a great day
@Phillip Keohane: From an entertainment perspective, i hope you’re right. I doubt it though. Leinster to win in third gear i’d say. Munster have the intensity and attitude alright but they are not at the same technical and cohesion levels as Leinster imo.
@niall kelly: Leinster need to keep the focus on the European Cup which will define their season. However it looks more like the quality of player missing from Munster due to injury makes it hard to see past Leinster. Still, it’s sport so, you never know.
Munster have nothing to lose I’ll think it will be a dog fight . A great game for the fans
Leinster were red hot favourites last year to win the Champions Cup and also lost in the URC. There are no favourites both teams will give everything. I hope Leinster win tomorrow but if Munster win I will be the first to congratulate them.
I’d be surprised that they will travel up.I hope they do,they are needed for the atmosphere, but I don’t think they believe they have a chance. It’s a pity the great games of Munster v Leinster rivalry, ROG pumping it up at the crowd, Johnny in ROg face,that real rivalry where the outcome was in doubt is gone.
Leinster are so dominant that Munster supporters won’t spend the money to see their team lose.They will come up and hope to get more joy outta supporting ROG