Crumlin Star have announced a new coaching team including a former Irish League boss.
The Amateur League outfit have appointed ex-Glentoran and Cliftonville manager Eddie Patterson as their new first team coach.
Patterson will work alongside current boss Paul 'Chew' Trainor in the North Belfast club's dugout.
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It has also been confirmed that Star stalwart Joe McNeill will take up the position of player/assistant manager.
The club said on Facebook: " We are delighted to announce our new coaching team alongside Chew....
"Crumlin Star stalwart Joe McNeill will now take up the position of Player/Assistant Manager.
"Alongside him Eddie Patterson will take up the position of First Team Coach.
"Both guys bring a wealth of experience and ideas to their new roles and we're excited for the future ahead!"
Patterson guided Glentoran to two Irish Cups during his time at the Oval.
He also spent six years as manager of Cliftonville from 2005-11 where he helped build the squad that went on to win back-to-back league titles in 2013 and '14.
The shake-up follows the departures of Paul Trainor Jnr and Paul Berne who have stepped down due to work and family commitments.
During their time at Star the club won three consecutive league titles, two Trebles including the Intermediate Cup, Border Cup and Clarence Cup.
They also won two Rosebowls.
Crumlin Star are currently second in the Premier Division of the Amateur League behind already-crowned champions Rathfriland.
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