We are delighted to announce the appointment of Nathan Rooney as our senior men’s first team manager.
Following a spell as Head of Football at Inver Park, Nathan returns to the role as manager, having enrolled on his UEFA Pro Licence course.
Gary Haveron, who led the club as manager over the last five months, returns to his duties as assistant manager.
Welcoming Nathan to the role, chairman Gareth Clements said: “We are delighted to have Nathan taking up the reins as first team boss.
“That last number of months have allowed Nathan to do a lot of the groundwork across the whole club and we’re now looking forward to having him lead all aspects of our senior men’s team.
“We are very excited to see how Nathan will shape the playing squad as pre-season preparations get underway in the coming weeks.
“On behalf of everyone at the club, I want to express our sincere gratitude to Gary Haveron for how he stepped up to lead first team affairs since the middle of December. Clinching automatic European qualification at the end of a 60-game season, with all the demands placed on the team this season domestically and in Europe, was a huge achievement.”
Reflecting on his appointment, Nathan added: “It has been a great pleasure to have worn the Larne badge over the last seven months, working closely with the board of directors, the talented group of players and all the technical staff for both the senior and scholarship teams who have shown so much enthusiasm and passion every day.
“It has been a period of change for us all, including our amazing fanbase, who has continued to bring the noise and energy to every matchday since my arrival. I appreciate all of you and it’s our job as a group to continue working hard to achieve new goals whilst working smartly through both the smooth and difficult times.
“I want to express my thanks to Gary Haveron who has been a great professional to work alongside and his work ethic to keep pushing the team has been second to none – I thank him for his support throughout this period. Gary will continue to play a major role as an experienced professional who is highly thought of in the local area and the Irish Premiership.
“Our job now is to hit the ground running in pre-season, develop our younger players, implement a playing style which can be exciting to watch and provide an energy which brings us all together on and off the pitch and we will see where it takes us.”
Nathan will be announcing further updates, including new signings, staff updates and pre-season friendlies, over the coming period.
