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badges. He was replaced by Darren Murphy, and became his assistant manager. Upon receiving his coaching qualifications, McAree was appointed as joint manager alongside Murphy, before stepping down from the role in
October 2012, citing 'personal reasons'. In July 2013 he returned to the club as first team coach. And in October 2015 he was appointed Head Coach of Dungannon Swifts, following the resignation of Darren Murphy.
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McAree combined playing with
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810:"RETIRING RODNEY; Dungannon S v Larne. - Free Online Library"
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in 2003, where they have remained since. He also won the
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with the side. In 2007, he led
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738:"Rodney McAree – Midfield – Player Profile"
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938:. 14 September 2018.
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359:Rodney Joseph McAree
35:Rodney Joseph McAree
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