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Packie Mailey and Jason Gibson
Former Finn Harps captain Packie Mailey has been installed as the new first team manager at Bonagee United.
The Convoy native takes over the controls at Dry Arch Park from Jason Gibson, who has stepped down after six seasons.
Bonagee won six trophies in six years under Gibson's watch with the club next season set for a return to the Donegal League Premier Division, but now Mailey, who has played for the club in recent years, will take charge.
“This is an exciting appointment for Bonagee United,” said club chairman Niall Callaghan.
“Packie knows the local game inside-out and has been undertaking his coaching badges in recent years.
“His experience in senior football, having also had a spell in Scotland, has continued into an enthusiasm for coaching and we have been delighted to host his M32 Academy here at Dry Arch Park.
“Having returned to the top flight in the Donegal League, Bonagee United is keen to push on again as a club and this is an appointment with that in mind.”
Mailey played 170 times for Finn Harps and played for Hibernian and Stenhousemuir in Scotland previously.
Mailey also lined out for Drumkeen United and Ballinamallard United while he signed for Bonagee in December 2019.
Mailey will confirm his backroom team in due course, Bonagee have said.
Gibson guided Bonagee to two Knockalla Caravans Senior Cups, three Ulster Senior League Cups and a North West of Ulster Intermediate Cup.
In the season just gone, Bonagee United, after the Ulster Senior League ceased to be last summer, operated in Division One of the Donegal League and secured automatic promotion back to the top flight.
“Bonagee United would like to place on record our appreciation to Jason Gibson,” Mr Callaghan said.
“Jason was manager through the club’s most successful spell and we are indebted to him for the effort over the last six years.
“We are happy that Jason will be remaining involved at Bonagee United as his experience and knowledge will certainly be of use going forward.”
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