Bannsiders boss Oran Kearney backs triple-league winner to make successful switch
Talented Coleraine Under-20s coach Marty Smith has left the club to pursue a "fresh challenge" with reports suggesting a first taste of senior management could be in the offing. Smith has had a successful five-year spell with the Bannsiders completing a hat-trick of title wins at Under-16, Under-18 and Under-20 level.
Smith has been instrumental in the development of some impressive talent at The Showgrounds with the likes of Patrick Kelly, Senan Devine, Alfie Gaston, Ciaran O’Hara, Sam McClintock and Aidan Tejada all progressing to the first team. He also led County Londonderry to SuperCup NI success last year as they won the Premier Section for the first time, but Smith feels the time is right to move on.
“I’m looking forward to a fresh challenge, wherever that may be, but I will also be keeping a keen eye on events at Coleraine," he said. “I’ve had an unbelievable five years at the club. I’ve been privileged to work at one of the biggest clubs in the country and play a part in developing some top young talent.
Coleraine boss Oran Kearney praise Smith for the job he has done on the Ballycastle Road and backed him to move into the senior game. “Marty and I have had a couple of good chats about the best plan forward in terms of where he sees himself," said Kearney.
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