Former Shamrock Rovers manager Trevor Croly has been appointed as manager of Bray Wanderers.

Croly, who will be joined by assistant John Gill in the seaside town has signed a three year contract with the club.

Commenting on the length of the contract, the club said:

"Trevor has signed for a three year term, which was agreed as the minimum needed to establish a youth system that will provide the right opportunities for young footballers to fulfil their potential within the community based club Bray Wanderers intends to be."

Wanderers have not had the easiest of starts to the season winning only two of their first 12 games and lie two points ahead of bottom side Limerick.

Alan Mathews and Maciej Tarnogrodzki have already taken charge of the team this season before Croly.

Croly's tenure at the Carlisle Grounds begins this Saturday with a home game against St. Patrick's Athletic at 5.45pm.

Bray Wanderers FC are pleased to announce that Trevor Croly is the new manager of the club. http://t.co/PcVJRRFCij

— Bray Wanderers FC (@BrayWanderers) May 11, 2015