An appointment that generated so much excitement but ultimately failed to deliver has come to an end. Finishing just three points behind champions Shamrock Rovers and securing European football was considered a successful debut season for Lynch. Expectations only grew for his second season after more high-profile signings including former Sunderland and Wrexham player McClean. Already 14 points behind the top three with 10 games to go, it looks highly unlikely that the club can secure European football through their league position. However, the new manager will still have the potential of the FAI Cup to try and salvage something from this increasingly lost campaign.