Frankie McAvoy Joins Coasters Coaching Staff
AFC Fylde are delighted to announce the appointment of Frankie McAvoy who joins the club’s Coaching Staff at Mill Farm until the end of the season.
The former Preston North End Manager joins the club at a crucial part of the season, assisting David Longwell and Chris Neal who remain in interim charge for the remainder of the 2024/25 campaign.
McAvoy has experience in a number of different roles, starting out as an Academy director North of the border with the likes of Dunfermline and Hamilton.
He then linked up with former Hamilton midfielder and Manager Alex Neil when the Scottish pair joined Championship side Norwich City, with McAvoy acting as First-Team Head Coach.
After helping Norwich City secure promotion to the Premier League via the Championship play-offs, the pair moved local as they joined Preston North End.
The pair enjoyed some of the best success the Lilywhites have seen in recent years, narrowly missing out on the Championship Play Offs on the final day.
Following Neil’s departure in March 2021, McAvoy took the reins in interim charge at Deepdale in a very successful stint. The Scot won five out of his eight games in charge, leading to him being appointed Head Coach on a full-time basis.
He has since featured at Hearts, starting out as Academy Director before moving into a coaching role alongside Steven Naismith.
Speaking on the recent appointment, McAvoy said: “I’m delighted to be here and help David and Chris for the remainder of the campaign.
“I’ve known David (Longwell) for a long time and I was more than happy to come and assist him and the rest of the team whilst we look to remain in the division.
“We all know what is at stake and we know the importance of staying in the division. We’ve got some big games coming up and I’ll be doing everything I can to help the team pick up the necessary points to stay in the National League.”
Everyone at the club welcomes Frankie to Mill Farm and wishes him all the best for the remainder of the campaign.
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