John McGlynn
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John McGlynn (born 1961 in Musselburgh) is a former Scottish footballer and current manager of Scottish Second Division club Raith Rovers.
McGlynn enjoyed a brief senior playing career with Bolton Wanderers (1979-80) then Berwick Rangers (1981-84) before moving into junior football with firstly Musselburgh Juniors then Whitehill Welfare.[1] During his time at Ferguson Park, McGlyn started coaching youth sides and gradually coaching rather than playing became his primary function. He was subsequently appointed co-manager at Easthouses Lily before returning to Musselburgh Juniors as manager in his own right.
In 1996, McGlyn was invited to assist with coaching the youth sides at Heart of Midlothian by newly appointed manager Jim Jefferies, initially on a part-time basis. Within two years he had earned a permanent position, eventually working his way up to the position of first-team coach. He was twice appointed manager on a caretaker basis in 2005, after the departures of John Robertson[2] then George Burley.[3]
McGlyn ended his ten year association with Hearts when he was appointed Raith Rovers' manager on 20 November 2006[4]
[edit] References
- ^ "John still hale and hearty", Scotsman.com Sport, 29 March 2006.
- ^ "McGlyn: Elvis in good nick", Scotsman.com Sport, 14 May 2005.
- ^ "McGlyn calling for brave Hearts", Scotsman.com Sport, 25 October 2005.
- ^ "Raith Rovers appoint McGlynn boss", BBC Sport website, 20 November 2006.
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| Preceded by John Robertson |
Heart of Midlothian F.C. manager (caretaker) 2005 |
Succeeded by George Burley |
| Preceded by George Burley |
Heart of Midlothian F.C. manager (caretaker) 2005 |
Succeeded by Graham Rix |
| Preceded by Craig Levein |
Raith Rovers F.C. manager 2006-Present |
Succeeded by Incumbent |
