James Hagan was born on 10 August 1956 and is a Northern Irish former professional footballer and football club manager.
12 Facts About Jim Hagan
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Jim Hagan struggled to establish himself at Highfield Road and joined Torquay United on loan in September 1979 and was loaned to NASL side Detroit Express in March 1980.
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Jim Hagan joined Hong Kong side Seiko in October 1980 on an extended loan and helped the club to a clean-sweep of the Hong Kong League, Cup and Senior Cup.
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Jim Hagan returned to Coventry in July 1981, making three further league appearances and was included by Billy Bingham in Northern Ireland's provisional forty man squad for the 1982 World Cup Finals, but was cut when the final squad was announced.
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Jim Hagan quickly established himself in the first team and was a regular member of the sides both promoted to and relegated from the top flight over the next five years.
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In 1987 Jim Hagan joined newly promoted Spanish Primera Liga side Celta Vigo.
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Jim Hagan returned to Larne in August 1989, moving to Colchester United in November 1989.
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Jim Hagan played only twice for the Layer Road side and returned to Larne from where he left to join Swedish side IK Oddevold in May 1990.
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In May 1991 Jim Hagan returned to Northern Ireland and was appointed as player-manager of Ballymena United.
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Jim Hagan subsequently played for Crusaders before ending his playing career with Coleraine in December 1995.
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Jim Hagan subsequently returned to Larne as Youth Development Officer and became assistant manager under Kenny Shiels in October 2005.
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Jim Hagan is currently manager of Larne amateur outfit Wellington Rec.