Larne Football Club, a team that once languished in the lower tiers of Northern Irish football, made history on Thursday evening by qualifying for the UEFA Conference League. This remarkable achievement, following their victory over Lincoln Red Imps in the playoff round, is a testament to the transformative leadership of manager Tiernan Lynch and theContinue reading “Larne Football Club: From second tier struggles to securing European football”
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Paul Kee on signing for Brian Clough and his managerial ambitions
You are the manager of NIFL Championship club Harland and Wolff Welders having been appointed in 2022. How do you reflect on your time in charge so far? “Well, it’s been an interesting project. The initial appeal for me was the club’s history and the fact that they had recently moved into a new stadium.Continue reading “Paul Kee on signing for Brian Clough and his managerial ambitions”
Clubs in England and Scotland monitoring Larne manager Tiernan Lynch
Reports from Northern Ireland and here in Scotland state that David Healy is set to turn down the opportunity to become the next manager of Raith Rovers to remain at Linfield. However, that is not the only interest being shown in a leading NIFL Premiership manager. It is my understanding that Larne manager Tiernan LynchContinue reading “Clubs in England and Scotland monitoring Larne manager Tiernan Lynch”
Lee Feeney on Bangor FC and taking lessons from his playing career into management
You have been the manager at Bangor since 2020. How do you reflect on your time at the club so far? “It has been an enjoyable journey. The support from the people above me, the people I work with, and the people who work for me has made everything easier. “On the pitch,Continue reading “Lee Feeney on Bangor FC and taking lessons from his playing career into management”
Paddy McLaughlin on Institute, Cliftonville and his desire to return to management
As a player you played for Derry City, Institute, Finn Harps and Coleraine. How do you reflect on your playing career as a whole? “I was like every player, I imagine, in the sense that I wanted to win medals and be successful because ultimately, that is why we’re in the game. “Winning the CupContinue reading “Paddy McLaughlin on Institute, Cliftonville and his desire to return to management “
NIFL Premiership insight with Dr Grant Campbell
The new NIFL Premiership season kicked off last weekend and who better to speak to about the new season than Dr Grant Campbell of the Campbells Footballs podcast. Grant has covered football in Northern Ireland for a number of years now and is well placed to cast an eye over the players and teams toContinue reading “NIFL Premiership insight with Dr Grant Campbell”
Five managers who could be a good fit for Raith Rovers
Raith Rovers are looking for a new manager following the departure of Ian Murray after just one Scottish Championship match this season. Here, I have a look at five managers who I believe could be a good fit for the Championship side. Tiernan Lynch A back to back title winner with Larne in Northern IrishContinue reading “Five managers who could be a good fit for Raith Rovers”
Andy Ryan on Larne and his hopes for the new season
You joined Larne 18 months ago, and it has a been really successful time for you with lots of goals and league titles. Just how proud are you of your achievements at the club so far? I have loved my time at the club so far. You know, if I had a vision of howContinue reading “Andy Ryan on Larne and his hopes for the new season”
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