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Ballymena United - Managerial History
Often regarded as one of the hottest managerial posts in Irish League football, we document the managerial history of Ballymena United. Along with every manager that has preceded most recent boss David Jeffrey MBE, all trophies won by each individual are also included.
David Jeffrey MBE (2016-2023)
Start: 7th March 2016, End: 09/05/23
Honours: League Cup 2016/17
Glenn Ferguson (2011-2016)
Start: 31/12/11, End: 29/02/16
Honours: Co. Antrim Shield (2012/13); Co. Antrim Shield (2015/16)
Roy Walker (2008-2011)
Start: 20/05/08, End: 13/12/11
Jim Grattan (2008)
Start: 29/04/08, End: 01/05/08
Tommy Wright (2005-2008)
Start: 23/05/05, End: 24/04/08
Kenny Shiels (2001-2005)
Start: 02/01/01, End: 04/05/05
George Magill (Caretaker) (2000-2001)
Start: 08/12/00, End: 01/01/01
Nigel Best (1999-2000)
Start: 12/05/99, End: 08/12/00
Shay Hamill (Caretaker) (1999)
Start: 25/04/99, End: 12/05/99
Alan Fraser (1995-1999)
Start: 08/03/95, End: 24/04/99
Honours: First Division (1997)
Gary Erwin (1994-1995)
Start: 13/10/94, End: 07/03/95
Tommy Jackson (1993-1994)
Start: 04/10/93, End: 12/10/94
Jim Hagan (1991-1993)
Start: 23/05/91, End: 29/09/93
Alec McKee (1987-1991)
Start: 15/09/87, End: 27/04/91
Honours: Irish Cup (1989)
Jimmy Brown (1985-1987)
Start: 14/05/85, End: 12/09/87
Alan Campbell (1984-1985)
Start: 29/06/84, End: 30/04/85
Jim Platt (1983-1984)
Start: 29/12/83, End: 26/06/84
Honours: Irish Cup (1984)
Alec Donald (Caretaker) (1983)
Start: 22/11/83, End: 29/12/83
Ian Russell (1983)
Start: 12/04/83, End: 22/11/83
Alec Donald (Caretaker) (1983)
Start: 09/02/83, End: 11/04/83
Ivan Murray (1982-1983)
Start: 17/02/82, End: 08/02/83
Ivan Murray (Caretaker) (1982)
Start: 03/02/82, End: 16/02/82
Alan Campbell (1979-1982)
Start: 28/02/79, End: 02/02/82
Honours: Irish Cup & Ulster Cup (1981); Co. Antrim Shield (1980)
Ivan Murray & Alec McKee (Caretakers) (1979)
Start: 09/01/79, End: 27/02/79
Billy Johnston (1977-1979)
Start: 24/05/77, End: 08/01/79
Alec McKee (Caretaker) (1977)
Start: 20/04/77, End: 23/05/77
Eddie Russell (1976-1977)
Start: 11/03/76, End: 19/04/77
Honours: Co. Antrim Shield (1976)
Arthur Stewart (1971-1976)
Start: 30/08/71, End: 09/03/76
Honours: City Cup (1972); Gold Cup (1975)
Alex McCrae (1969-1971)
Start: 11/12/69, End: 29/08/71
Alex Parker (1968-1969)
Start: January '68, End: December '69
Dave Hickson (1967)
Start: August '67, End: December '67
Selection By Committee (1967)
Start: January '67, End: August '67
Norman Clarke (Caretaker) (1966-1967)
Start: December '66, End: January '67
George Smith (1965-1966)
Start: January '65, End: December '66
Dave Hickson (1963-1964)
Start: '63, End: December '64
Geoff Twentyman (1960-1963)
Start: January '60, End: '63
Honours: Ulster Cup (1961)
Alex McCrae (1957-1960)
Start: October '57, End: January '60
Honours: Irish Cup (1958)
Walter Rickett (1951-1957)
Start: N/A, End: N/A
Billy McMillan (1949-1951)
Start: N/A, End: N/A
William Reid (1946-1947)
Start: N/A, End: N/A
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