COLERAINE FC are delighted to confirm the appointment of Gerald Boyle as the club’s new Opposition Analyst…

The move sees Boyle reunite with Ruaidhri Higgins, having previously worked alongside the Bannsiders’ head coach for four years at Derry City.

Speaking on the appointment, Higgins said: “I’m delighted to bring Gerald to the club. He’s someone I really align with and enjoy working with. His detail is top class and he’ll add real value to the talented staff that are already here.”

Boyle brings a wealth of experience and a strong analytical reputation to The Showgrounds, and he is equally enthusiastic about the journey ahead with Coleraine.

He stated: “I’m really excited to get started. There’s real positivity about the club and they’re ambitious, it’ll be great to be part of this.

“I worked with Ruaidhri for four years at Derry City and I really enjoyed the experience. I like how he sees the game, and I think we’re both aligned in this regard. That means we can get to work straight away, I know what he expects and the standards he demands.”

Boyle also offered insight into the type of head coach Coleraine fans can expect in Higgins: “He’s extremely hard-working and diligent. He’ll leave no stone unturned in his pursuit of success at the club, and he’ll look to implement a brand of football which fans will enjoy.”

The club welcomes Gerald to the Bannsiders and looks forward to the impact he’ll make as part of the new era under Ruaidhri Higgins.