New contract for United manager Jim Ervin keeps him at The Showgrounds until 2028

BALLYMENA United Football Club are pleased to announce that Jim Ervin has agreed a new contract, keeping him as first Team Manager at the Showgrounds until 2028.

The club announced this news this afternoon on its United facebook.

In a statement it says -

‘This new agreement allows Jim to work full-time, enhancing his ability to foster closer ties with our Ballymena United Youth Academy and create a clearer pathway for young players to progress within the club.

It also provides the opportunity to build stronger relationships with our Women and Disability Teams.

The new role will give Jim more opportunities to engage with the community, enabling the expansion of youth development programs, community events and working with our business partners.

This will help strengthen the bond between local schools and the club, while fostering the growth of the next generation of fans, players and coaches in Ballymena.

Jim’s commitment, determination and dedication to Ballymena United Football Club have been invaluable, and we are confident he will continue to drive the club forward.

We are excited to work together as a Management Team and Board of Directors to develop the club and its future.

We look forward to a bright future at Ballymena United Football Club and the opportunities that lie ahead for Jim and his backroom team.’

* Tomorrow (Saturday) United take on Cliftonville at Solitude (3pm).