93. SPFL Trust Trophy preview - Gerry Strain, the Hamilton Academical Director of Football

Official Coleraine F.C. Podcast

English - September 07, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 73.9 MB
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Previous Episode: 92. The first step in a momentous week - Colin McKendry

Next Episode: 94. A decade at The Showgrounds - Adam Mullan

Ahead of the Bannsiders' clash with Hamilton Academical in the SPFL Trust Trophy, the Podcast team speaks to Gerry Strain who is the Director of Football at the Scottish side.

Gerry speaks about how the club has transformed over the summer after suffering relegation to Scottish League One, the progress under boss John Rankin and how winning the competition last year was a shining light in a tough season last year.

The Director of Football discusses how difficult it was budgetary wise after relegation, the success of their youth academy and how the new owner has worked tooth and nail to get things rolling at the South Lanarkshire side.

Hosted by Damian Mullan and Johnny McNabb, the trio preview the big game at The Showgrounds on Saturday and the influx of Scottish players in the Irish League.

Once again, we would like to thank our sponsors the Lodge Hotel for their support.