Coughlin left the Giants, where he coached the receivers, after the 1990 season.

He coached at Third Lanark after his playing career.

He coached the Stars again in 1974-75 after his retirement.

Mengistu coached the national team after retirement, but the team failed to match the success it found during his playing days.

He taught high school and coached basketball for two years after his university graduation.

He briefly coached in the Giants' farm system after his playing career ended.

Fitzgerald coached Glenelg for three seasons after his retirement as a player, but with little success.

He also coached Grenoble Foot 38 after his playing career.

His last club was Notwane which he also coached after retirement.

"And you coached him in how to behave-carefully, patiently, month after month-with each of us."