Former Glentoran striker lands first managerial gig at seventh tier Scottish side
Former Glentoran striker Nacho Novo has landed his first job in senior football after being appointed as the manager of Scottish side Darvel.
The Rangers hero, leaves his position as a coach at West of Scotland Premier Division side Drumchapel United, to join Darvel who are also in the seventh-tier of the Scottish game.
A statement on the club’s X platform reads: “Darvel FC are delighted to announce the appointment of Nacho Novo as the club’s new first team manager.
“Nacho brings a wealth of experience and a passion for developing talented players, and we look forward to working together as we continue to build for the future.”
In an interview on the club’s social media platforms, Novo stated how he was attracted to Darvel due to its family feel and its proud history.
Spaniard Novo has been linked with several jobs in Northern Ireland in recent years after previously playing for Glentoran during the 2016-17 season. His tenure at The Oval saw him score four times in 26 appearances in all competitions before he later returned and went into coaching in America.
Novo’s career saw him also play in his native Spain, Poland and the USA.
However, the 46-year-old is widely known for his successful spell at Rangers, where he spent six seasons at Ibrox and won six trophies along the way.
He famously netted the winning penalty in 2008 against Fiorentina that sent the ‘Gers to the UEFA Cup final.