Darren Murphy pens new deal to stay on as Finn Harps boss

Finn Harps have confirmed that Darren Murphy has signed a new multi-year deal with the club to stay on as first-team manager.

Murphy - who was previously assistant to former boss Dave Rogers - enjoyed an impressive first full campaign in charge of the Co Donegal side, leading them to a sixth-placed league finish.

He has since signed a fresh three-year deal. 

“I’m delighted to have signed a new three year deal,” Murphy told finnharps.ie. “I’ve had a wonderful 2 years at Finn Park. 

“The people of Donegal have been tremendous and I have really enjoyed getting to know them and being out and around the county. 

“Our supporters are amazing, they are incredibly loyal through thick and thin and while I’m sure there will be bumps in the road ahead, it is a really exciting time for all involved with Finn Harps. 

“I’ll give the role everything I have over the next 3 years, as I have for the last two, and continue the hard work that has gone into building the pathway from the club’s academy into the senior team. 

“There have been some brilliant news stories from the last season, with plenty of our young players getting senior action, international underage call-ups and trials with top clubs across the water. Things are still a work in progress, but I am delighted to be a part of that progress and I’m excited to see where it takes us.

“There is a lot of work going on off the pitch as well as on, as the club looks to put in proper structures in place so when we do return to the Premier Division, we are equipped to stay there. 

“That includes the new stadium, strong relationships with local businesses, community groups and a very, very strong bond with our supporters who, with the launch of the new membership model can really take ownership of their club. 

“I want each and every person involved with the club to feel as if they are on this journey with me, my staff and the committee to push this football club forward and get us back to where we belong.”