New Lugar boss wants to see 'change of mindset' at club

The former Girvan manager officially took over the hotseat when pre-season got underway having been appointed to the role at the end of last season.

He has quickly got to work with a raft of new signings arriving at the club over the past month.

“I’m really enjoying it," Keenan commented. "It’s good to be back in. It’s been a bit of a rebuild.

“We knew, heading into the summer, we were going to be busy in terms of recruitment.

“I’ve got to thank the club, they have been brilliant for us in managing to get some players tied down and we managed to get some players over the line as well.”

Keenan says work is now underway as he looks to put his stamp on the Jaggy Bunnets ahead of their first competitive match in the WoSFL Third Division.

He added: “The players that have been there, I need to credit them, they have been really receptive to the changes we are trying to make.

“We are not trying to recreate football, we’re just trying to simplify things and add a wee touch.

“The main thing for pre-season is that they work hard, and they are receptive to what we are asking them to do, that’s definitely been the case.

“It’s so far so good but I am well aware that pre-season just serves a purpose for the main stuff.”

The new boss is now keen to ensure his side are battling at the right end of the table this season after the club picked up just four wins in their previous campaign.

Keenan continued: “We’re aware that every league is competitive in this region, for me it’s quite simple.

“You’ve got the start the season well, get some points on the board, then we’ve got our own ambitions.

“Ultimately, the measure of success for us is going out and being at the top end of the table, challenging to try get promotion.

“We are well aware of how tough it’s going to be. The club, unfortunately, for the last couple of years is used to losing games. We are going to have to change that mindset.

“There’s going to be a lot of hard work and a lot of sacrifices made but hopefully we can start the season well.”