QUEEN’S PARK head coach Sean Crighton has sealed the first deal of his tenure – and brought Jim Duffy into his coaching set-up.
The experienced coach has worked across a number of clubs in Scotland since making his first steps in management back in 1988.
Jim worked with Sean as he was beginning his coaching career at Morton and, as the club revealed at last night’s membership meeting, he will now lend his vast experience to the new head-coach as his assistant in the first-team.
Sean Crighton said: “I am delighted Jim has agreed to join Queen’s Park.
“I have worked with Jim in the past and I know we share the same outlook when it comes to maintaining standards.
“He has a vast experience and I know he will be a huge help to myself and everyone at the football club.”
Jim Duffy said: “When I got the call from Sean it’s something that came out the blue.
“Once you see the facilities and you imagine yourself back involved, it is a tremendous opportunity and I am very appreciative of Sean for giving me that call.
“I had Sean as a player at Morton a few years ago and he became a young coach towards the latter stages of my tenure at Cappielow. He now has a great opportunity here as head-coach at Queen’s Park and I’m delighted he has invited me along to be his assistant.
“I have been out of the game for a little while – actually the longest time away from football in my life – and you do think that maybe that’s it.
“But when you get the call the adrenaline kicks in, the juices start flowing again and the thrill of being involved with players, training, dressing rooms and dugouts – you can’t beat it.
“I can’t wait to get going again.”
