Seconds Staff Bio’s

Spike Hill, Manager

Spike Hill joined the club in 2007 as Coach of the Colts, won a Youth League title under Robert Blair, moved to Coach the reserves under Tim McCann in 2009 and was then appointed Reserve Team Manager as Tim moved to join Scott’s First Team staff, Spike’s Young Glens won George Wilson Cup in 2010 beating Cliftonville Olympic 1-0 in the final at Ballyclare.

He is a qualified coach in his own right, gained his UEFA Pro Licence in 2005, being one of the first coaches to obtain this qualification in Northern Ireland. His main strengths are, his experience, having been employed in full time football since 1987, with Crystal Palace in England until 1995, and through his coach education and developmental work at the IFA, whilst also Coaching and Managing at Dungoyne Boys, Shorts and Ards FC over a 10 year period, his main asset is working with young players and coaches in a developmental capacity; he was awarded Coaching NI / UTV Coach Mentor of the Year in 2005. Spike now works as the International Team Analyst for The Irish Football Association.

Stephen Lowry, Assistant Manager

First joined Glens as a player in 1977 for 2 seasons before moving on to Ards, came back in 1999 as U16's manager after 3 years managing Crusaders Colts and Reserves along the Shore Road. Stephen has served at U16 level, Colts and Reserves as well as representing the club on the IFA reserve league executive committee for a number of years. Scott Young is the fourth manager Stephen has served under in this spell at the Oval, 5th if you count Roy Walkers 3 days in charge!! Stephen is the son of Glentoran legend Sammy Lowry and his own two sons are heavily involved coaching in the Academy set up. A real Glenman in every aspect.

Conor Marlin, Coach

Conor Marlin joined the club in December 2011. Conor is a UEFA A License coach and has been working with the Northern Ireland international squads for the past 3 years.
He has fulfilled several different roles working with NI U14, 15, 17, 18, 19 and 21 squads at various times throughout the period  from 2009 until 2011.
He has spent most time with the U17 squad and reached the Elite round of the European Championships in 2 out of the 3 campaigns.
Conor has been working in the IFA County Excellence programme since its inception in 2006. He has also been Assistant Manager for the Tyrone Milk Cup Junior Squads in 2010 finishing 6th – getting knocked out by winners Chelsea – and finishing 5th in 2011 winning most successful Irish team.
Conor has been employed as NI Schools' FA development officer since September 2010. He attended the University Of Ulster Jordanstown (UUJ) gaining a 1st class honours degree in Sports Science.

Jim (Morgo) Morgan, Attendant

The legend that is Jim Morgan, where do you start, Morgo has been around the local football scene for years providing service to Groomsport, Shorts, Ards Rangers and Comber Rec, amongst others, the biggest compliment to describe Morgo is, a real ‘behind the scenes’ football guy, a confidant for the players and staff, Jim has the wonderful knack of already solving any issues before they crop up in relation to kit and equipment. A great asset to all concerned, Morgo looks after the first aid issues that may occur during games and training and liaises with the club physiotherapist reference player wellbeing.

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