Day: April 10, 2026

We are pleased to confirm the new coaching team alongside Men’s First Team Manager Nathan McConnell.

• Gary Scott joins as Assistant Manager, after a spell as Head of Youth Academy at Carrick Rangers;
• Graeme Arthur joins as 1st Team Coach after a playing career that included Crusaders, Bangor, Newry and Carrick Rangers, along with coaching at PSNI, Carrick Rangers and Larne;
• Allen Huxley, no stranger to us at Ballyclare Comrades having played for us, and coached in the Boys Academy, joins as Goalkeeper Coach;
• Jim Nesbitt continues as Physio;
• Andy Arthurs remains as kitman.

Welcome to Ballyclare Comrades!

We caught up with new First Team Manager Nathan McConnell tonight, ahead of tomorrow night’s game against Oxford Sunnyside. Hear his thoughts on why he felt this was the right job for him, how he see’s the club currently and his aims for the future.