Ex-Sheffield United, Leeds United and QPR star lands managerial role with non-league outfit

Kenny will share managerial responsibilities at the ninth-tier outfit with former Armthorpe Welfare coach Nathan Heilliwell.

The move marks a return to coaching for Kenny, who had a stint working with goalkeepers at Northampton Town near the end of his playing career.

Goole’s official statement read: “Firstly, we would like to thank everyone who applied for the position of first team manager.

"Due to the high number of applicants, the club committee met over the weekend to evaluate each application and put together a shortlist for interviews.

"Following a long day of interviews throughout Monday, we are now in a position to announce Paddy Kenny and Nathan Helliwell as our new joint management team.

"Paddy and Nathan will be announcing their backroom team in due course. Please join us in welcoming Paddy and Nathan to the club.”

Kenny will bring a wealth of experience to Goole, having represented the likes of Sheffield United, Leeds and Queens Park Rangers during his playing career.

He was famously a trusted lieutenant of Neil Warnock, who he worked under at each of the aforementioned three clubs as well as at Rotherham United.