The Braid men have had a poor season to date, with just six wins from 17 Premiership games. The decision to seek a change in manager comes after a 3-1 loss away to bottom side Glenavon
Ballymena United have started the process to find a new manager after ‘parting company’ with Jim Ervin.
Former Linfield hero Ervin took over at the Showgrounds in 2023 and guided the club to Premiership safety via a playoff that season.
Despite a bottom-half finish last year, Shankill Road native Ervin was offered a new contract until 2028.
The Braid men have had a poor season to date, with just six wins from 17 Premiership games. The decision to seek a change in manager comes after a 3-1 loss away to bottom side Glenavon. Ballymena were also knocked out of the County Antrim Shield in midweek by Cliftonville.
A statement read: “Ballymena United Football Club can confirm that the club has parted company with first team manager Jim Ervin, this morning.
“The board would like to put on record their upmost thanks to Jim and his staff for their efforts and support during his two and a half years at the Showgrounds.
“Jim will always be remembered as a legendary player for the club, and as manager for successfully guiding Ballymena United through one of the most challenging periods of our recent history.
“The club will now commence the recruitment process for the next first team manager.”
The club have confirmed that U20 manager Ciaran Caldwell will act as interim boss with Patrick McEleney and Sean O’Neill assisting him for Tuesday’s BetMcLean Cup quarter-final against Larne.
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