Harry came to Bray Wanderers FC as Assistant Head Coach on July 7th 2015. That season is particularly memorable in that we reached the semi-final of the Irish Daily Mail FAI Cup going down narrowly to Cork City FC.
In 2016 Harry took over as acting Head Coach on April 21st. He subsequently agreed to take on the role of Head Coach on June 14th. He went on to lead the Club in a run of results propelling us from the bottom of the table to the top half. Indeed he was nominated for Manager of the year and he qualified us for the IRN-BRU cup.
He continued the good run into this season and has us sitting in the top half of the League of Ireland table. This run will always be remembered by our supporters.
His efforts were derailed by events outside his control – the financial issues of July which were subsequently settled.
We are disappointed that a Coach who has achieved so much for the Club has to resign but we are very conscious of the circumstances and conditions under which he has had to make this decision.
He has brought great honour and success to our Club and has been the model Coach since his appointment. He has worked closely with our Junior Partners – St Josephs Boys Club.
And he has portrayed the Club in the best manners and traditions of sport – always available to the media and always courteous to our fans.
Harry will always be welcome here and we will always remember the new impetus he brought to our Club.
We thank him and wish him and his family every success in the future.
Bray Wanderers FC
HARRY KENNY’S STATEMENT
‘It was with mixed emotions that I inform the board of Bray Wanderers FC that I would not be available as Manager for next season.’
‘I have had two happy and relatively successful years at Bray. Naturally, I regret that we did not achieve more in competition but progress has been steady and we are currently knocking on the door of European football. For me, a stage has been reached where I believe it important to give undivided attention to my role at the FAI.’
‘I will always recall with gratitude and fondness the respect and many kindnesses shown to me by supporters, players, Board and backroom staff of the club. Special thanks are due to my Management team for their professionalism and forbearance and to the Board for their trust and confidence in giving me an opportunity to manage a Premier Division club.’
‘Sincere best wishes for the future to all associated with BWFC.’
Harry Kenny
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