Ipswich Town boss Kieran McKenna says new skipper Dara O’Shea has the full backing of everyone at the club.
The Republic of Ireland international, 26, was named captain yesterday, and replaces iconic departing skipper Sam Morsy, who’s signed for Kuwait SC.
O’Shea, who signed a new five year deal in the summer, said it was ‘an honour’ to be named captain.
And McKenna said of his new skipper today: “We’re very happy to announce Dara O’Shea as the club’s new captain.
“He follows in the footsteps of one of the club’s greatest captains in Samy Morsy, who has done a fantastic job leading the group on and off the pitch over the last few years.
“Dara has shown his leadership and strength of character since the first day he arrived at the club and sets a great example with his professionalism and commitment on a day-to-day basis, both in training and in games.
“Dara will have the full support of everyone at the club and the players are all aware we will need leadership and character from everyone in the dressing room if we are to move the club forward and have the success we all desire over the next few years.”
