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Newry City AFC have a new First Team Manager following the departure of manager Darren Mullen who oversaw the team for over 400 games. Separately the club's Chairman of 12 years Martin McLoughlin is stepping down.
New Manager
The club announced Stuart King as their new Manager yesterday, 30 April. A Club spokesperson said "Stuart comes with a wealth of experience both as a player and as a manager, we trust he will be an excellent fit at The Showgrounds."
Commenting on his appointment King said “I am delighted to be at The Showgrounds, it’s been going on in the background for a while now and I have had plenty of discussions with the club and had things that I wanted to think through before I accepted but now I am very pleased it’s over the line.
“I believe this is a brilliant project for me, it’s close to home and I have family from Newry, I think I can really make a difference here and help put smiles back on peoples faces. I am really looking forward to talking to the players and staff and start getting new players in.”
Speaking on the departure of Mullen a club spokesperson said "We thank Darren and his back room staff for coming back to the club during what has been a tough season. It was a privilege to have Darren as Manager for 400+ games."
Martin McLoughlin Steps Down
The club has also announced that the Chairman Martin McLoughlin is stepping down after 12 years.
Speaking on his decision McLoughlin said "While at many times this role may have been stressful, I will always look back at my time in the chair with great pride, the successes we enjoyed and the many great days we had especially over the last 12 years. Those great days far outweigh the not so good days.
"I’d like to thank the managers, coaches the staff and the countless players that have pulled on the Newry City shirt with pride, thank you for your dedication and unwavering support.
"A great debt of gratitude has to go to the many sponsors who have been very supportive over the years and I’d like to thank each and every one.
"Thanks to the unseen members of our club the volunteers without whom we couldn’t function. Lastly a big thank you to our dedicated band of supporters who follow us through thick and thin, please continue to do what you do best and show your support for our new Chairman and our great club. Our support is recognised as some of the best in the league and the envy of many clubs, you are a credit to NCAFC."
