Glavin becomes new Briggers boss
8th October, 2026
Worsbrough Bridge Athletic have announced that Conor Glavin has become the Macron NCEL Premier Division side's new player-manager.
His appointment comes a fortnight after the departure of Lee Morris and assistant Rhys Meynell to league rivals and near neighbours Frickley Athletic.
He takes over a side that has bounced back in recent matches, picking up four points from their last two league fixtures after losing their three previous games.
Luke Smith had been in interim charge before a statement released by the club on Wednesday night said of their new appointment: "Conor has been with the club for over five years, playing over 200 games.
"And, after the last two games and the commitment from the players, we hope that everyone will get behind the club as we move into a new era and look to achieve our season's objectives.
"It has been a challenging couple of weeks but we now need to look forward and continue to show the battling qualities that has been the hallmark of the players and club in recent years."
Glavin has said that he is "absolutely delighted and honoured" to be given the opportunity at the Briggers.
He added: "It's a club that means a lot to me and, as soon as the idea was discussed with me, I jumped at the opportunity.
"Following the success of the past couple of years under Lee, Rhys and Luke, it will be a difficult act to follow, but the team and club is in a fantastic position to push on.
"Football management is in my DNA, and anyone that knows me won't be shocked by my progression into management!
"I just want to thank everyone for all their support in the past few weeks, and hopefully we can keep things going forward on the pitch and strive to keep progressing at this level."
His appointment comes a fortnight after the departure of Lee Morris and assistant Rhys Meynell to league rivals and near neighbours Frickley Athletic.
He takes over a side that has bounced back in recent matches, picking up four points from their last two league fixtures after losing their three previous games.
Luke Smith had been in interim charge before a statement released by the club on Wednesday night said of their new appointment: "Conor has been with the club for over five years, playing over 200 games.
"And, after the last two games and the commitment from the players, we hope that everyone will get behind the club as we move into a new era and look to achieve our season's objectives.
"It has been a challenging couple of weeks but we now need to look forward and continue to show the battling qualities that has been the hallmark of the players and club in recent years."
Glavin has said that he is "absolutely delighted and honoured" to be given the opportunity at the Briggers.
He added: "It's a club that means a lot to me and, as soon as the idea was discussed with me, I jumped at the opportunity.
"Following the success of the past couple of years under Lee, Rhys and Luke, it will be a difficult act to follow, but the team and club is in a fantastic position to push on.
"Football management is in my DNA, and anyone that knows me won't be shocked by my progression into management!
"I just want to thank everyone for all their support in the past few weeks, and hopefully we can keep things going forward on the pitch and strive to keep progressing at this level."
(Story Source: Worsbrough Bridge Athletic)
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