Paddy McCourt believes the Glentoran vacancy represents an “amazing job” – and feels the incoming manager will get the benefit of working with “a really brilliant group of players”.

The Glens are still searching for Declan Devine’s successor with McCourt and Tim McCann leading The Oval outfit on an interim basis.

Glentoran ended their four-game winless Premiership run with a 2-1 victory over Cliftonville on Saturday amid expectations a new permanent boss would be in charge for this weekend’s home clash against Carrick Rangers.

The Glens retain an interest in Jim Magilton and were also set to make an approach to former Northern Ireland manager Ian Baraclough about the job.

placeholder image — Glentoran's Paddy McCourt. (Photo by Andrew McCarroll/Pacemaker Press)

McCourt and McCann continue to lead training in preparation for Saturday’s fixture but aren’t expected to be in charge for too much longer as the Glens hierarchy seek a long-term solution.

While McCourt insists he’s unsure of timelines and developments around an appointment, the ex-Northern Ireland international has no doubt the new manager has a great opportunity to achieve success.

"Honestly, I said to the players there, I think it's an amazing job for somebody,” said McCourt. “Really good people to work with above you, a really brilliant group of players.

"I know we're not seeing most of them at the moment, which is really frustrating...if you look at the players (we are missing), you've Pat Hoban, Aaron McEneff, Jarlath O’Rourke, Zeno Rossi, Conor McMenamin, James Singleton, you know what I mean?

"If I was walking into this job, I'd be going, ‘there's something here to get a hold of’. There absolutely is.

"I'm sure they're working away on getting the right man, but I think the man will be pleasantly surprised when he comes in and sees this group of players.”