New role for former Carlisle United favourite Keogh
Former Carlisle United favourite Richard Keogh has landed a new coaching role in League One.
He has become assistant boss at Barnsley, having left his previous position at fellow third-tier club Blackpool.
Keogh, 38, will be No2 to Conor Hourihane at Oakwell for the 2025/26 season.
He had been on the coaching staff at Blackpool since last June.
His arrival at Barnsley featured in a number of appointments as Hourihane, who took permanent charge in April.
The Oakwell boss said of Keogh: "I've known Richard for a number of years, he is a natural leader and his reputation as a coach has grown massively in the past year.
"I'm looking forward to working with him again and I know he has the experience, and the skill set required to help me implement my vision for how I want the team to play."
Blackpool boss Steve Bruce expressed his regret at Keogh's departure but wished the former Blues defender well.
Keogh was a crowd favourite during his time with the Blues (Image: Stuart Walker)
"Richard has been a great asset to the staff since I arrived, and I'd like to thank him for all of his hard work," said Bruce.
"Naturally, we're disappointed to see him leave, but his new position allows him to be closer to his family and continue to progress in his coaching career. We wish him the very best for the future."
Blackpool finished ninth in League One last season with Barnsley 12th.
Republic of Ireland international Keogh was a favourite at Brunton Park during a two-year spell from 2008 to 2010.
He made 88 appearances and scored six goals for the Cumbrians in that time, and was a popular player for his all-action style.
He also had a seven-game spell on loan with the Blues in the 2007/08 season.
Keogh's previous clubs include Bristol City, Wycombe Wanderers, Huddersfield Town, Cheltenham Town, Coventry City, Derby County, MK Dons, Blackpool, Ipswich Town and Forest Green Rovers.
* Also in League One, meanwhile, former Carlisle United defender Macaulay Gillesphey helped Charlton Athletic reach the play-off final.
He was in the Addicks side that defeated Wycombe Wanderers 1-0 in their second leg to go through by that scoreline on aggregate to face Leyton Orient in the final.
Gillesphey's long ball forward led to Matty Godden's goal at The Valley that sent Nathan Jones' Charlton to the final on Sunday, May 25.
In League Two, ex-Blues midfielder Brandon Comley featured as Walsall booked their place in the play-off final against AFC Wimbledon.
He came off the bench in the Saddlers' 2-1 second-leg win over Chesterfield, sending them through 4-2 on aggregate. AFC Wimbledon defeated Notts County 1-0 to progress 2-0 on aggregate.
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