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Macken Appointed New Colne Boss
Macken Appointed New Colne Boss
Pitching In Northern Premier League Division One West club Colne have announced the appointment of Jon Macken as their new head coach following the departure of Nathan Rooney on Tuesday.
Friday 31 December 21 I 09:37:14 I Photo by

The former Preston North End and Manchester City striker has agreed contract with the club until the end of the 2023 season and will be in attendance as we entertain Kendal Town on New Year`s Day.

 

Macken, a UEFA A Licence coach who previously managed Radcliffe to promotion from the NPL Division One West in the 2018/19 season, began his career with Premier League side Manchester United in 1995.

 

He then joined Preston and notched up 63 goals in 189 League matches until his departure to Manchester City in 2002.

 

Macken eventually made his first Premier League appearance for City and made 51 appearances during his three years there, notably scoring against United in the Manchester derby in 2004.

 

He signed for Crystal Palace in 2005 and whilst there moved to Ipswich Town on loan.

 

In 2007 he moved again to Derby County and went on to play for Barnsley, Walsall and Northwich Victoria, before joining Stockport County briefly in 2013.

 

He has one international cap for the Republic of Ireland, which he earned in 2004 whilst a City player.

 

Having got his UEFA A coaching license, he coaches full-time with the IH Manchester international football academy .

 

Macken told https://www.colnefootballclub.com: “I’m delighted to have this opportunity with such a progressive club. Having met the chairman and Board of Directors representatives, it’s clear everything is in place to be successful.

 

“I have been at the club before as an opposition manager and I had a great feel for the place, and especially the fans who are fantastic”.

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Macken Appointed New Colne Boss
Macken Appointed New Colne Boss
Friday 31 December 21 I 09:37:14
Photo by

The former Preston North End and Manchester City striker has agreed contract with the club until the end of the 2023 season and will be in attendance as we entertain Kendal Town on New Year`s Day.

 

Macken, a UEFA A Licence coach who previously managed Radcliffe to promotion from the NPL Division One West in the 2018/19 season, began his career with Premier League side Manchester United in 1995.

 

He then joined Preston and notched up 63 goals in 189 League matches until his departure to Manchester City in 2002.

 

Macken eventually made his first Premier League appearance for City and made 51 appearances during his three years there, notably scoring against United in the Manchester derby in 2004.

 

He signed for Crystal Palace in 2005 and whilst there moved to Ipswich Town on loan.

 

In 2007 he moved again to Derby County and went on to play for Barnsley, Walsall and Northwich Victoria, before joining Stockport County briefly in 2013.

 

He has one international cap for the Republic of Ireland, which he earned in 2004 whilst a City player.

 

Having got his UEFA A coaching license, he coaches full-time with the IH Manchester international football academy .

 

Macken told https://www.colnefootballclub.com: “I’m delighted to have this opportunity with such a progressive club. Having met the chairman and Board of Directors representatives, it’s clear everything is in place to be successful.

 

“I have been at the club before as an opposition manager and I had a great feel for the place, and especially the fans who are fantastic”.

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