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Gareth Fullerton

Oran Kearney named Manager of the Month for February

Coleraine boss Oran Kearney has been named Northern Ireland Football Writers' Association Manager of the Month for February.

The Bannsiders enjoyed a profitable month on the pitch - in league and two cup competitions.

They beat Crusaders 2-1 to win the BetMcLean League Cup, earning Kearney his second major trophy following their 2018 Irish Cup success.

Coleraine also booked their place in the semi-finals of this season's Irish Cup with a 3-2 win over Larne, as well as claiming Premiership victories against Glentoran and Institute.

Kearney said his monthly award was a "reflection" of the team's efforts during February.

“This is hugely a reflection of what the team have been doing," Kearney said.

“Last Tuesday was our first home game in about five weeks, which makes the run all the more impressive to me.

“We lost at home to Crusaders and since then we have put together a run but it is important not to get ahead of ourselves.

“We’ve been able to bring in Curtis Allen and Stewart Nixon and their introduction has given the entire place another lift, too."

It's the 11th time Kearney has won NIFWA's monthly award.

Linfield striker Andrew Waterworth was February's Player of the Month.

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