Roy Coyle has made clear his desire to return to management

"There were a lot of issues going on and it was on my mind for a long time - it had nothing to do with the defeat at Armagh," Coyle told BBC Sport.

"But football is in my blood and I am at my best coaching and training. I feel I've many years left in me."

Former Crusaders boss Roy Walker is giving "serious consideration" to an offer from the Glens to succeed Coyle.

Coyle dismissed a claim that he had 'lost' the dressing room at the Oval and said he left the club on good terms.

"Players have phoned me and come to my house to give their support - to say that I had lost the dressing room is untrue and hurtful.

"I left with no bitterness and I would not lambast anyone. I left on good terms with the chairman.

"Some of the players have grown up with me and telling them of my decision was quite emotional. I think they appreciate what I did for them.

"Hopefully, some day I will be able to go back to the Oval with my head held high."

I think everyone has an idea who it is going to be. Roy Coyle

The fomer Derry City and Linfield manager admitted he was concerned that the Glens had discussed the possibilty of establishing a Director of Football post.

"I just found out the other week about this Director of Football position," he said.

"I don't know what a Directopr of Football is. What does he do, what are his responsibilities, does he buy players, does he take responsibility when things go wrong?

"That was also an issue and came into the equation. I assume they are still going down that road.

"I think everyone has an idea who it is going to be. It will be interesting to see what the role will be."

Glens officials made their approach to Walker after Saturday's 3-0 victory over Coleraine at the Oval.

Walker, who told the club not to expect an instant response, has made it clear he could not manage a club on a full-time basis.