Hegarty leaves Finn Harps

PAUL HEGARTY has stepped down as Finn Harps manager for what the club describe as “private and personal reasons.”

Former goalkeeper James Gallagher takes over on a temporary basis as the Donegal side struggle in the First Division following their relegation last season from the Premier Division just one year after they went up. Harps chairman Derek Wilkinson paid tribute to the departing manager, saying: “I want to place on record our sincere thanks to Paul Hegarty for his contribution to the club over the years and anyone who knows Paul knows his commitment to Harps was wholehearted and unstinting. We wish Paul and his family well in the future.”

Said Hegarty: “I’d like to thank everybody who gave me the opportunity to manage Finn Harps. I wish the club all the best.”