{
  "id": 19682880,
  "title": "Maccabi Haifa job 'not something that appeals' to Higgins",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/12/maccabi-haifa-job-not-something-that-appeals-to-higgins",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-12T17:35:51.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/maccabi-haifa-job-not-something-173551203.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Coleraine manager Ruaidhri Higgins declared that the vacant managerial position at Maccabi Haifa is not something that entices him, despite being listed on the club's shortlist. The 42-year-old had been rumored to be a contender for the Israeli side's managerial role following Barak Bakhar's exit, but Higgins affirmed that his primary focus remains on guiding Coleraine to the Irish Premiership title for the second time in their history. The Bannsiders claimed the Irish Cup for the first time since 2018 under Higgins' first full season in charge, and currently occupy second place in the league after a robust start to the season. Higgins acknowledged that the interest from Maccabi Haifa was genuine, but reiterated that the offer didn't appeal to him. He expressed his profound contentment in his current role, stating that he has never been as well cared for in his football career, spanning 14 years from his time at Coventry to Coleraine. Higgins, who joined Coleraine in May last year from Derry City, where he led the team to the 2022 FAI Cup final, is now intent on securing a league title for the Bannsiders. He emphasized his determination to make teams better and win a league title as a manager, acknowledging that he has never achieved this feat before. Coleraine currently sits just one point behind the top spot following a 3-0 loss to leaders Linfield in their most recent game, ending a five-game unbeaten streak. However, Higgins remains confident that his team can recover from the setback when they face Portadown on Friday. He praised his side's positive mentality and their ability to bounce back when necessary.",
  "summary": "Coleraine manager Ruaidhri Higgins says that the vacant managerial job at Maccabi Haifa is \"not something that appeals to me\" despite being included in the club's shortlist.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}