Boyle appointed new Newry City boss
He steps up after six years as assistant to outgoing manager Darren Mullen
Last updated 8th May 2023
Newry City AFC have announced the appointment of Gary Boyle as their new first-team Manager.
The 35-year-old - who becomes the youngest manager in the Danske Bank Premiership - moves from Assistant Manager to replace Darren Mullen, who stepped down a fortnight ago after 10 years at the helm
Boyle, who was assistant at The Showgrounds for the last 6 seasons, said: “It’s an honour and a privilege to be given the opportunity to manage this fantastic club.
"I'm excited to build on the unbelievable work Darren has done and lead the team with the backing of our wonderful supporters.
"Although the 22/23 season has only just finished there’s lots of work to be done between now and August to ensure we are best prepared to hit the new season running and I can assure everyone at the club that will be my immediate focus.”
City Chairman Martin McLoughlin added: “Gary has been Darren’s assistant for a number of years and his football qualities as well as his dedication and professionalism have been evident throughout meaning it was both an easy and unanimous decision for the club’s management committee to offer him the manager's post.
"The choice of Gary not only ensures that we have the level of stability which appointment from within brings, but will also allow Gary to quickly work on securing new contracts with many of the current squad," McLoughlin added.
"Gary is also best placed to work on those areas where our squad is weak and requires strengthening and as a management committee we will give Gary and his backroom team every possible support.”