Sierra Leone appoint Irish coach

**Charlie Darwin** · 12/04/2013, 2:47 AM

An unknown Irishman Jonathan Mckinstry has been installed as caretaker coach of Sierra Leone.He replaces Sweden's Lars Olof Mattsson who resigned a few weeks ago.
Mckinstry's appointment came after a meeting between the Sierra Leone FA and officials from the sports ministry.
The Irishman - who has no previous coaching experience in Africa - will be in charge of the Leone Stars' remaining 2014 World Cup qualifiers.
According to the Sierra Leone FA, he will be considered for the job on a permanent basis if he does well against Tunisia, Cape Verde and Equatorial Guinea.
Acting director of sports Alphan Coker said: "We decided to appoint Mckinstry because he has a good CV and understands Sierra Leone football as he's been in the country for a while now.
"We believe he's a good choice."

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/22108231

**SkStu** · 12/04/2013, 3:23 AM

And who said the Seanie Connor in Africa experiment was a failure?

**geysir** · 12/04/2013, 10:03 AM

It's a tough ask to impress with the national team in 3 dead rubber games.
Good luck to him.

**DannyInvincible** · 13/04/2013, 5:24 PM

So, who actually is this McKinstry? Has he any managerial experience whatsoever, either at home or abroad? Or is he genuinely unknown?

**DannyInvincible** · 13/04/2013, 5:33 PM

Just came across this: http://johnnymckinstry.com/curriculum-vitae.html

He's previously been with Lurgan and Distillery in Ireland, as well as Newcastle in England and New York Red Bulls.

**BonnieShels** · 13/04/2013, 10:40 PM

Originally Posted by DannyInvincible

Just came across this: http://johnnymckinstry.com/curriculum-vitae.html

He's previously been with Lurgan and Distillery in Ireland, as well as Newcastle in England and New York Red Bulls.

He's only bleedin' 28! Dammit!