Nixon 'No' to Glentoran job
Oval favourite staying put at Ards
Glentoran legend Colin Nixon has turned down the chance to return to the Oval as manager.
Instead, he has signed a new three-year deal at Ards.
Given Nixon’s close links with the Glens where he enjoyed a 20-year career, playing nearly 800 times, it seemed he was a shoe-in to replace Gary Haveron.
But last night he decided to stay as Ards’ boss.
Earlier in the month, it is understood the club had initial sounding-out talks with Rodney McAree but he chose to remain at Dungannon Swifts – putting pen to paper on a new three-year deal.
Legendary Portadown manager Ronnie McFall is currently in the Oval hot-seat but has always insisted he is an interim replacement and will be away at the end of the season.