Glentoran FC is pleased to announce that Declan Devine has accepted the position of Team Manager on a permanent basis.
Glentoran Chairman Colin Jess said of the appointment: “The Board of Directors are very pleased to confirm that Declan has accepted the position of Glentoran Manager.
In the month Declan has been Interim Manager he has identified the areas he believes can be fixed in the short term and he has also outlined a very compelling outline of what needs done this close season to put the first team back on a winning footing.
Declan will have responsibility for playing matters at all levels throughout the club, including full authority over player and senior coaching staff recruitment. As well as extensive coaching and management at senior level, his experience as a senior elite Coach at the IFA provides him with a great insight into Academy football and player development.
As a player at Glentoran in a more successful era, we believe Declan has a feeling for and understanding of standards expected at the club and the expectations of our supporters. We know the Glentoran Family will unite behind Declan as he sets about his task.”
On his appointment the manager said to www.glentoran.com :
“In the month I’ve been here I’ve identified a lot of what’s wrong and needs to be fixed at various levels at the club. We’ll deal with those. But I’ve also seen a lot of positives to be built on. The Seconds are on a great run and we have a lot of outstanding players in the U18s and U16s, quite a number of whom can provide the basis for a positive future if given the chance. They will be. Also we need to identify and secure the best experienced players out there with the right approach who can also play their part in a more positive future.
I’m coming to Glentoran to work every possible minute to make this club a success again. I can assure Glentoran supporters that I’ll be demanding the same from everyone on the playing side. That includes doing everything we can to end this season on a high with a European place.”
Declan now wants to concentrate on European qualification. He will give an extensive interview to GlensTV at the end of the season.
