Rodney McAree

Rodney Joseph McAree (born 19 August 1974) is a Northern Irish former footballer and current manager of NIFL Premiership side Dungannon Swifts.

[8][9] In 2000, McAree returned to Northern Ireland, signing for Glenavon making 33 league appearances and scoring 3 goals.

However, the Swifts became the first ever side to lose an Irish Cup Final on penalties when after a 2-2 scoreline, Linfield were victorious 3-2 in the shootout.

Upon receiving his coaching qualifications, McAree was appointed as joint manager alongside Murphy, before stepping down from the role in October 2012, citing 'personal reasons'.

[16] During the 2016-17 Season; with the help of 25 goal forward Andrew Mitchell, McAree guided the Swifts to 7th in the Danske Bank Premiership, which earned them a place in the UEFA Europa League play-offs, losing to Ballymena United.

[citation needed]McAree managed Dungannon Swifts to their first senior trophy, defeating Ballymena United in the 2018 League Cup Final.