Marty McCann has returned to Coleraine FC as first team coach.
The 51-year-old, who played for the Bannsiders between 1999 to 2001, will join Oran Kearney’s backroom staff ahead of the new season.
McCann's playing career also saw him line out for play for Derry City, Cliftonville, Ards, Finn Harps, Omagh Town, Institute and Newry City before he made the step into coaching.
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He was most recently at Cliftonville before his departure following Paddy McLaughlin's decision to step down as manager at Solitude to take over as assistant manager at Derry City.
Coleraine boss Oran Kearney is delighted to bring McCann back to The Showgrounds following the departures of Paul Owens and Trevor McKendry in recent months.
“After we lost Paul and Trevor, we wanted to bring in a top class coach and I feel we have done that in Marty,” he said.
“He’s got a good pedigree after working at other clubs and once Paddy left for Derry City, I had my eye on bringing Marty here.
“Marty and I had a long chat last week and it was all football for about two hours which shows his enthusiasm.
“I’m sure he will bring fresh ideas and be a welcome addition alongside myself and Winkie.”
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