KEVIN MCHUGH has been appointed as Finn Harps’ new manager.
McHugh had been put in temporary charge following the departure of Darren Murphy for Loughgall United last week.
He oversaw a 1-0 win away to Athlone Town last Friday and has now been handed the reins on a permanent basis.
McHugh, 45, scored 186 times in 438 appearances during two spells at the club and immediately started coaching at underage level after hanging up his boots in 2016, moving up to work with the first team in 2023.
Finn Harps chairperson Ian Harkin said: “No matter where you go in Ireland people will know of Kevin McHugh, no five in the history of all time goal scorers in the League of Ireland.
“Kevin is a perfectionist, pushing the boundaries and not accepting the norm.
“He believes we can do something extraordinary, we have some incredible talent in our academy, developing that potential will take time and will take investment in facilities but plans are progressing there too.”
The former striker said: “It’s a proud moment. I have been involved at the club since 1998 and I have the clubs’ best interests at heart.
“I’m super competitive and want this club to be the same and will make no apologies along the way to help drive up the standards.”
