WATCH: 'Glens still a work in progress' - Leeman on the 'new' Oval
Player legend guests on our new show
Last updated 17th Aug 2018
Glentoran coach Paul Leeman admits they are on a learning curve as the new management system at Glentoran beds in.
The 40-year-old who played nearly 600 times for the Glens and won four league titles in a career spanning 18 years, was speaking on our latest BetMcLean football show in association with NIFL– now available to view (see link below) on Cool FM’s Facebook show.
He said the four-man management team all have roles to play but everyone knows who the boss is.
"Obviously Ronnie McFall's still the manager. Gary Smyth and myself have to complete our FA licences, and we've done the first part of that this year, and we'll finish the next part next year,” he said.
“But Ronnie is still very much the manager, Gary will be assistant manager, and then there's myself and Kieran Harding who are very hands on with the coaching.
“So far, it's been good. Personally, it's going to be a learning year. It's my first role in senior football coaching and management, whereas Ronnie and Kieran have been involved for a lifetime, and Gary had five years with the Welders, and he did a tremendous job there."
Leeman also talks about relishing the season ahead but acknowledges the huge task they have ahead of them.
He said returning to the Oval was a no-brainer for him and is appealing to fans "to get behind the players and drive us up the league".