McGeeney takes over as Kildare manager
Armagh's 2002 All-Ireland winning captain Kieran McGeeney was officially appointed as manager of the Kildare senior footballers at last night's meeting of the Kildare County Board.
Having only retired from inter-county football last month, McGeeney takes over the Lilywhites role from John Crofton, who resigned from the position in July following a disappointing championship campaign.
Kildare chairman Syl Merrins' proposal to ratify McGeeney was accepted by club delegates at last night's meeting, heralding a new era for both the county and the 35-year-old Mullaghbawn man.
He is expected to call on Crofton and Paul Grimley to form part of his backroom staff.
Grimley was formerly an Armagh assistant.
During his 17-year playing career, McGeeney won six Ulster titles, a single All-Ireland crown with Armagh, as well as three All-Star awards, while he captained Ireland in the International Rules series last year against Australia.
He also helped his native Mullaghbawn and Dublin side Na Fianna to provincial club success.
