David Healy in running for Cheltenham and Morecambe manager jobs – sources
Leeds United idol David Healy is in contention for the Cheltenham Town and Morecambe manager jobs, sources have told Football Insider.
Healy, 44, has impressed at Belfast side Linfield, where he has led the team to five Premiership titles since he was appointed in 2015.
Northern Ireland’s all-time record goalscorer is now in contention for two vacant managerial positions, with Morecambe finishing the season mid-table in League Two.
Cheltenham, meanwhile will also be competing in League Two next season following their relegation from League One in the just-completed season.
A nine-year spell at Linfield has been Healy’s only managerial experience, but both English clubs are now willing to take a punt on him.
David Healy in running for Morecambe and Cheltenham jobs
In 2022, Healy came close to leading his side to become the first Northern Irish team to qualify for the group stages of a European competition, but they were knocked out of the Conference League play-offs on penalties.
Achievements like that, on top of his five league titles, have attracted interest from Football League clubs willing to take the gamble on his lack of experience in England.
As a result of their relegation by just two points and the departure of Darrell Clarke, who left to join Barnsley, Cheltenham will be looking for a new boss to guide them straight back up to League One.
Morecambe, meanwhile, parted ways with Ged Brannan on 30 April as he left to rejoin his former club, Accrington Stanley.
As well as five league title wins, Linfield also won two Irish Cups and three Northern Irish League Cups under Healy’s guidance, with a proven track record of winning and improving his team.
Healy spent three years at Leeds from 2004 to 2007 during his playing career.
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