Nathan Rooney (born 10 September 1989) is an English football manager who is the head coach of NIFL Premiership club Larne.
[6] He oversaw an upturn in form that saw the club secure UEFA Europa Conference League qualification for the first time by finishing 4th.
They made headlines after a shock extra-time victory against League of Ireland Premier Division side Derry City in July 2024 set up a tie against Danish giants Copenhagen,[9] which they lost 8–1 on aggregate despite taking an early lead in Denmark through Olatunde Bayode.
In November 2024, Rooney was linked with the vacant position in charge of NIFL Premiership champions Larne, following the loss of Tiernan Lynch to Derry City.
[10] After missing Magpies' 7-0 win over Europa Point, for which assistant Mason McClelland took over, he was officially unveiled by the Invermen on 25 November.