International youth manager on board at Irish League third-tier club

Nicks, who recently helped guide Northern Ireland under 18s’ schoolboys to Centenary Shield success, is relishing a role alongside manager Gary Boyle with the Premier Intermediate League club.​

"I am delighted to come in as Gary's assistant and join the coaching staff at Warrenpoint Town,” said Nicks on social media following confirmation of the move. “The set-up and ambition here has really impressed me.

"It was great to get out and work with the players this morning on the pitch ahead of the season ahead."

Boyle – the former Newry City AFC manager who moved last season to hometown club Warrenpoint – described Nicks’ arrival as “a huge addition to the backroom staff”.

Speaking recently on the official Warrenpoint Town club social media platforms, Boyle said: "Simon is a huge addition to the backroom staff.

“He takes this role in conjunction with the distinguished role of being manager of the NI Schoolboy international side and is a massive coup for the club as a whole.

“I have seen him work first hand and know he will be a terrific fit for our club.

"I am delighted to have him, and I am really excited to be working with him and know he can’t wait to get started.”

Across the past week Warrenpoint have announced a number of fresh contracts for players including Conall Murray, Ciaran O’Reilly and Jim O’Hanlon.