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BBC News
4 days ago
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- BBC News
A 'lot going on' at Larne during summer
Larne manager Nathan Rooney has said his side are "clicking" despite a "lot going on" during replaced Tiernan Lynch as manager of the Inver Reds in December, but was replaced by Gary Haveron just three weeks after taking the role due to not having the required licence for European then took the position of head of football but, after being accepted on to the Uefa Pro Licence course in March, he returned to his original position during the close season and has taken the club into the third qualifying round of the Conference League. "There is a lot going on," Rooney told BBC Sport NI."In terms of the team, we're in a really good fashion. We're clicking and we're working hard together. "There was a lot of built up energy [last season] and I was working hard behind the scenes and the boots were on. I think in some of the games now, you've seen a little bit more of me on the touchline and through the boys on the pitch."During this busy period for the two-time league champions, there has been a change in ownership too with Kenny Bruce announcing that he has sold his stake at Inver 50% share of the club has been bought by Redball Global FC."The new players have come in and the fresh ownership have had the same belief, but things are going to be done slightly differently," Rooney said."Obviously we want to be sustainable, we want to do things moving forward and be looking at the youth coming through. "But if we work hard, train like we're doing and we keep the best players fit, then we'll compete."There have been big decisions to make on the pitch as well in terms of Cosgrove had previously been club captain and lifted the Gibson Cup in 2023 before being replaced by Cian Bolger the following with Bolger set to miss a long spell through injury, Rooney has handed the captaincy back to Cosgrove. "Sometimes you've got to listen, haven't you? Sometimes it's not just coming in and thinking that you know everything," Rooney said when asked about the captaincy."We've had a great captain in Cian Bolger, and I've worked with Cian in the past at Fleetwood Town, but I also knew how well Tomas led a group of men as well."With him living now in Larne, and what he does off the pitch community-wise for us and foundation-wise, he was the perfect fit."
Yahoo
25-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Rooney reinstalled as Larne manager
Larne have reinstalled Nathan Rooney as manager following the Englishman's enrolment on his Uefa Pro Licence course. In December, just three weeks on from succeeding Tiernan Lynch in the Inver Park dugout, Rooney moved into the club's head of football role after it emerged he was unable to lead Larne in their Uefa Conference League campaign as he did not hold the required licence. With Rooney having been accepted on to his Pro Licence course in March, he returns to his original position. Gary Haveron, who took over head coaching duties for the remainder of the 2024-25 season, returns to his role as Rooney's assistant. "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," said Rooney. "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." Rooney, who was brought in from Gibraltar side Bruno's Magpies, added: "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." Larne chairman Gareth Clements said the past few 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," added Clements. "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." Larne finished second in the Irish Premiership, 22 points behind champions Linfield, and were knocked out of the Irish Cup fifth round by Limavady United.
BBC News
25-05-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Rooney reinstalled as Larne manager
Larne have reinstalled Nathan Rooney as manager following the Englishman's enrolment on his Uefa Pro Licence December, just three weeks on from succeeding Tiernan Lynch in the Inver Park dugout, Rooney moved into the club's head of football role after it emerged he was unable to lead Larne in their Uefa Conference League campaign as he did not hold the required licence. Gary Haveron, who took over head coaching duties for the remainder of the 2024-25 season, returns to his role as Rooney's assistant. "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," said Rooney. "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."Rooney, who was brought in from Gibraltar side Bruno's Magpies, added: "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."Larne chairman Gareth Clements said the past few 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," added Clements."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."Larne finished second in the Irish Premiership, 22 points behind champions Linfield, and were knocked out of the Irish Cup fifth round by Limavady United.
BBC News
21-05-2025
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- BBC News
Larne's 2024-25 season in review
2024-25 league position: 2ndMixing domestic commitments with a maiden voyage in European football was always going to be challenging for Larne. And so it proved as the Invermen were deposed as Irish Premiership by Linfield - finishing 22 points behind the Blues - after finishing 34th in the 36-team Uefa Conference League. They did, however, finish their European campaign on a high with a 1-0 victory over Gent. It was a tumultuous season in the dugout, too. Manager Tiernan Lynch left to join Derry City, and while Nathan Rooney was chosen as his successor, the Englishman was unable to lead the team in Europe because he did not have the required Haveron was eventually appointed head coach while Rooney became head of football in a coaching reshuffle. Unable to keep pace with Linfield in the league, Larne were knocked out of the Irish and BetMcLean Cups by Limavady and Cliftonville, while they missed out on a fifth successive County Antrim Shield with a shootout defeat by Glentoran in the final. Chief executive Niall Curneen left the club in March before a brawl in their final game against Glentoran meant the season ended on an unsavoury note. 2025-26 signings so far: 2025-26 departures so far:
Belfast Telegraph
11-05-2025
- Sport
- Belfast Telegraph
I couldn't say no to Larne in hour of need, but I don't know how much longer I'll be boss, admits Gary Haveron
Honest Gary Haveron admits he had no hesitation in answering Larne's call in a time of need. Englishman Nathan Rooney had arrived at Inver Park to succeed manager Tiernan Lynch, who had moved on to Derry City.
