Gary Haveron makes his feelings known as Nathan Rooney returns as Larne manager

Yahoo

26-05-2025

Gary Haveron has let his feelings be known after he vacated his role as Larne manager to allow Nathan Rooney to return to the position.
Haveron took over the reins at Inver Park after the newly-appointed Rooney was found not to have the necessary licence to allow him to lead Larne in the UEFA Conference League despite being appointed as Tiernan Lynch's successor just three weeks earlier.
Rooney was then installed as the club's head of football with Haveron moving into the managerial position as he led the Invermen to a second placed finish in the Irish Premiership.
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Englishman Rooney has since been enrolled on to his Pro Licence course which allows him to return to his original role with Haveron only too happy to step aside.
"I have no doubt Nathan will be a top manager for this club and that there are good times ahead," said Haveron, who will become Rooney's assistant once more.
"I have always said that I am hereto do whatever the club needs me to and, truth be told, I am delighted to be moving back into my role as assistant manager, something I feel I am well suited to.
"Nathan and myself have built a strong relationship over the last six months and I'm really looking forward to continue learning from him, as well as working alongside the rest of the coaching staff at the club."
Rooney, who arrived at Inver Park from Gibraltar side Bruno's Magpies, paid tribute to Haveron.
"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," he said.
"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.
"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
"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."