JEFF Kenna has left Kidderminster Harriers to become the new manager at Galway United.

The former Blackburn Rovers and Republic of Ireland full-back has decided to call time on his playing career with the Aggborough and move into coaching.

He takes over the reigns at Terryland Park with Galway bottom of the Eircom Premier Division with one point from seven games.

Kenna, who made 71 appearances for Harriers, will take charge of his first match on Friday when Galway host Bray Wanderers.