Friars joins first team coaching squad

EMMET FRIARS JOINS HARRY’S FIRST TEAM COACHING SQUAD

Following the mid season departure of Mallards coach Steve Feeney to manage the Sligo Ladies team, manager Harry McConkey has moved to appoint Friars, who is a former Notts County player. Friars has a wealth of experience that has also brought him to a number of Irish League clubs including Portadown, Ballymena United and Crusaders he has progressed into the coaching fraternity, with Institute and last season managed the Mallards Reserves, who finished second in the Championship/PIL Development League.

Emmet said: “I'm delighted that Harry is giving me the opportunity to work alongside him and Craig and continue to learn every day and I can't wait to get started with such a talented group of players.

It's an amazing opportunity for me, I'm honoured to be honest that Harry has chosen me.”