Tweed, Benson and Johnston step aside; Porter, Flynn and Young step in!
In January current Head Coach Mervyn Tweed and Team Manager Robin Johnston indicated their intention of stepping aside at the end of the current season.
Mervyn and Robin have been involved in these roles on 2 occasions over the last 12 years, the first period between 2001- 09 and the second period from 2010 – present.
Current assistant coach Alan Benson has indicated his intention to remain coaching in some capacity in the club.
Mervyn, Alan and Robin discussed their intentions with the players of the Senior squad and have assisted in the selection of their replacements.
As such, the new coaching team at Ards Rugby Club will be Stewart Porter, Gerry Flynn and Scott Young.
Stewart is well known in local circles through his playing exploits with Malone, Ulster and Scotland.
Gerry is well known at Ards being a former hooker for the 1st XV after arriving from London Welsh and then coached some of the most successful Youth teams at Ards.
Scott is the current 1st XV Captain and backs coach and a former Ulster player having played 44 times for them.
The role of Team Manager has still to be confirmed, Neil Workman will be the interim Team Manager from the end of the season.
Any persons interested in the role of Team Manager should contact Stephen Nutt 07783475153 or Neil Workman 07767846282.
