Mark Kinsella

Rooks reel in experienced Kinsella

Blue Square South leaders Lewes have coaxed Charlton's reserve team manger Mark Kinsella out of retirement and lured him to the Dripping Pan.

The 35-year-old has signed a registration form for the Rooks to help out in an emergency and was handed his debut against Braintree on Tuesday night.

Lewes boss Steve King was impressed with the performance and told Non-League Daily: "Mark was outstanding. He never gave the ball away and created a few chances."

The midfielder enjoyed spells with the Addicks as well as Aston Villa and West Brom before retiring from football after two injury-ridden seasons at Walsall.

He subsequently took control of the League One outfit in 2006, before rejoining Charlton in a managerial capacity.

The veteran has also notched up 48 caps for the Republic of Ireland and is a former Irish Footballer of the Year.