Former Irish League player and manager Darren Murphy is back in football after joining Finn Harps' backroom team.
Murphy will be assistant to Harps boss Dave Rogers at the League of Ireland First Division club.
Finn Harps were relegated last season, with former manager Ollie Horgan stepping down shortly after.
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Murphy said: “Prior to Dave being appointed as manager he contacted me asking if I would be interested in coming in full time as part of the management and coaching team.
“Once I met him it was a very easy decision. I have built up a very strong relationship with Dave over the last 15 plus years, during our playing careers and coaching journeys. To have this opportunity to work with him was one I couldn’t turn down.
“His vision is to develop and implement proper structures and foundations for professionalism both on and off the pitch. His commitment in creating a style and identity throughout the club including a player pathway from the academy to the first team really aligned with my principles."
Murphy played for clubs including Linfield and Dungannon Swifts during a distinguished career, while he returned to Stangmore Park as manager and also had coaching roles at the Blues, Crusaders and Irish FA.
He added: “Finn Harps ticked a lot of boxes for myself. They are a family club, a community club, and their supporters have a real passion for their club and the game.
“The development and the strategy of the football club moving forward really excites me and I am certainly looking forward to the challenge.
“I am also looking forward to living and spending time in the beautiful north west of Ireland and getting to know the fans and people that are so passionate about Finn Harps.“
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