Cobh Ramblers part ways with manager Stuart Ashton

Stuart Ashton has been relieved of his duties by the Cobh Ramblers board.

Stuart Ashton has been relieved of his duties by the Cobh Ramblers board. Credit: Steve Alfred (ETPhotos)

First Division Cobh Ramblers have confirmed that they have parted ways with first-team boss Stuart Ashton and his management team.

Ashton has been relieved of his duties following the Rams 1-0 win over Cabinteely last time out at St Colman’s Park. 

Conor Drinan netted a late winner for Cobh on that occasion. 

This was his second stint managing the club, having done so before during the mid-1990s.

He was also assistant manager under former boss Stephen Henderson after re-joining the club in 2017.

“As a club we are sincerely thankful for the time and commitment Stu, Declan, and James have given to Cobh Ramblers,” Cobh chairman Bill O’Leary said.

“These decisions are never easy to make, and we didn't take this decision lightly.

“That said, as a board, we have to act in a manner that is at all times in the best interests of the club.

“We wish Stu and his team the very best in their next ventures.”

The club also confirmed a successor to Ashton will be appointed in the coming days.



Cobh Ramblers FC Statement

Cobh Ramblers FC can confirm that the club have decided to part ways with First Division Manager Stuart Ashton and his management team.

Stuart previously managed the club for a period during the mid-1990s, following a spell playing with the club. Stuart then re-joined the club, initially as assistant manager in 2017 and was appointed First Team Head Coach in September 2019 following the departure of the previous manager.

We would like to place on record our gratitude for Stuart’s work and commitment during his time with the club, and we wish him every success in the future.

An announcement on a replacement will be made in the coming days.

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