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Gareth Fullerton

Coleraine to announce Oran Kearney as manager, as one player looks set to leave club

Coleraine will name their new manager this evening with Oran Kearney expected to return to the club.

The Bannsiders announced on Wednesday morning that they would unveil their new boss at 6pm at the Showgrounds.

Fans are invited to come down to the Ballycastle Road ground from 5.45pm.

Kearney left Coleraine in September last year to become manager of Scottish Premiership club St Mirren.

He went on to keep the Buddies in the Scottish top flight with a playoff win over Dundee United, but his tenure came to an end last week when he parted company with the Paisley outfit.

Kearney's first spell at the Showgrounds lasted seven years during which time he became a firm fans' favourite.

His best season was his last full one, as Coleraine finished second in the NIFL Premiership in 2017/18 before beating Cliftonville in the final of the Irish Cup.

Meanwhile, as Kearney prepares to arrive, one player could be set to leave.

It is understood that striker Jamie McGonigle is wanted by another Premiership club, with the player keen to explore his options.

It is believed that a bid has been made for the 23-year-old, who scored 16 goals in 42 appearances last season.

McGonigle - who has previously been on the radar of Crusaders and Derry City - is currently contracted to Coleraine until the summer of 2020.

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