Alexander to head football development at Inver Park

After the turbulence of the previous few months, some supporters, players and officials will believe the return of Graham McConnell as manager was already an early Christmas present, but what does the man in the Inver Park hot-seat wish for Larne Football Club as he prepares for the yuletide celebrations to begin? Plenty, it appears, but he’s not depending on Santa Claus to deliver them!

“Firstly, let me say that, since I didn’t see out the calendar year the last time, this is my first time going into Christmas as the manager of Larne FC and, without wishing to sound corny, as far as football issues go, that’s the best possible gift I could receive,” said McConnell.

“Some of the results we have had added to that, so I’m really looking forward to Christmas – and, more especially, the New Year when I can bring in a few players to help shape the team a wee bit more the way I want it to be.”

The one anticipated recruit is defender Reece Moore, who left the club this year to join Larne Tech. Old Boys, but is returning to Inver Park in January.