Football: Healy stays as Linfield boss
He's signed a new one-year extension to his contract at Windsor Park
Last updated 26th Aug 2024
Dav id Healy will remain as Manager of Linfield until at least the end of the next season after agreeing a one-year contract extenction at Windsaor Park.
The former Northern Ireland striker had been linked with a move to Raith Rovers, after the Scottish Championship side made an approach for the 45-year-old on Friday.
However, Linfield announced this afternoon that Healy would stay with the current Irish Premiership leaders until the end of the 2025/26 campaign.
Sepaking to the official Linfield website, Chairman Roy McGivern says the new deal should put an end to speculation about Healy's future in South Belfast.
“We are delighted that David has committed to the club for a further year and would commend him for the loyalty he has shown to the club," said McGivern.
"We are now totally focused on bringing further success to the club and believe that retaining David’s services as manager is key to achieving that.”
“The target this season is to bring the Gibson Cup back to Windsor Park and I know that our loyal supporters will fully get behind the manager and the team to help us achieve that aim.”
Healy added that he's fully focussed on bringing moe silverware to the club after putting pen to paper on the contract extension.
“I'm pleased that the club was prepared to extend my contact at Linfield and I am thankful to the Board for the support they have given me. Everyone knows that I am passionate about this club and I am totally focused on achieving further success during the remainder of my contract.
“We have made a solid start to the season and I am delighted to continue working with this squad of players who share my determination to bring further success to the club.”