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Yahoo
26-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Gary Haveron makes his feelings known as Nathan Rooney returns as Larne manager
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. READ MORE: Watch: West Ham prospect sets up wonder goal for Tyrone in Ulster Minor final READ MORE: Jonny Evans bids emotional farewell to Manchester United as wife Helen shares heartfelt tribute 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."
Belfast Telegraph
14-05-2025
- Sport
- Belfast Telegraph
New Larne recruit on why he's ready to impress after his long road to the top flight
The 22-year-old attacking midfielder joined the Invermen in January along with his H&W Welders team-mate Tiarnan O'Connor and while the striker linked up with the European history makers, Kee remained at the Blanchflower Stadium on loan until the campaign ended.
Belfast Telegraph
25-04-2025
- Sport
- Belfast Telegraph
Gary Haveron says Larne are ready to fight ‘fire with fire' in battle for second place with Glentoran
Larne manager Gary Haveron believes European qualification would be the perfect handover to Nathan Rooney as the club gears up for next season. If the Invermen can finish above Glentoran and boast a runner-up finish - avoiding the end of season European play-offs - it is expected to be Haveron's final game in charge of the side.
Belfast Telegraph
25-04-2025
- Sport
- Belfast Telegraph
Larne will not be allowed to host any European matches at Inver Park next season
Gary Haveron's side need just a point from their Saturday evening showdown to book a return to the Uefa Conference League but, as was revealed in the Irish Football Association's licencing update on Friday, the Invermen have registered Ballymena Showgrounds as their home venue for this summer's European qualifying stages.
BBC News
11-03-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Larne beat Ballymena to keep up chase for second spot
Larne kept up their pursuit of runner-up spot in the Irish Premiership by coming from behind to win 2-1 at Ballymena Invermen's victory sees them move to within two points of second-placed Glentoran, who could restore their five-point cushion should they beat Glenavon in their game in hand over Gary Haveron's side on Wednesday Jordan McMullan fired the Sky Blues into an early lead with his second goal in successive responded with a close-range strike from Tiarnan O'Connor before the break before Paul O'Neill fired the visitors in front in the second a playing surface made difficult by a heavy pre-match rain shower, it was the home side who struck first in the eighth Corbally delivered a free kick from the left-hand side of Larne's penalty area and defender McMullan arrived unmarked to slide home a shot at the back back-to-back league champions levelled on the half-hour when Jordan McEneff evaded a sliding tackle on the right hand side of the penalty area and delivered a low cross which O'Connor stretched to poke past Sean O'Neill from close almost regained the lead virtually straight from the restart as Corbally burst into the penalty area but his shot cannoned to safety off the chest of keeper Rohan Ferguson, while Success Edogun's shot from an acute angle came back off the introduced Andy Ryan at the interval and the Scottish striker almost took advantage of some hesitant Ballymena defending but keeper O'Neill was quickly off his line to block the visitors went in front on 73 minutes following a spell of pressure which culminated in McEneff's cross from the right falling to Olatunde Bayode. He completely mis-hit his shot but it fell into the path of Paul O'Neill who kept his cool to turn and fire past O' thought they had forced an equaliser deep in injury time when Ben Kennedy fired home from close range following a corner but it was adjudged to be offside and the effort didn't count.
