The 59-year-old takes up the reins at Taylors Avenue on a three-year deal, bringing a wealth of experience to the role having managed Crusaders for 19 years.
Baxter transformed the Seaview side into one of the best teams in the country, delivering three league titles and four Irish Cups during his time there.
Mark Surgenor & Curtis Allen will again take charge of tomorrow evening’s trip to Glentoran before Baxter assumes control for Saturday’s Sports Direct Premiership contest at home to Coleraine.
Carrick Rangers boss Stephen Baxter commented,
“First of all, I am delighted to be here. Carrick Rangers has great ambition for the future and having met with officials from the Club and hearing their plans it proved to be a very easy decision for me.
“There are a lot of talented players here who have the potential to do very, very well. It’s a project in which a lot of hard work has already been done, but there is still plenty left to do, so now it’s a case of getting to work with immediate effect.”
Chairman Peter Clarke added,
“On behalf of the Board of Directors, I am thrilled to welcome Stephen to Taylors Avenue. His pedigree speaks for itself and it is a very exciting appointment that I am sure will delight our supporters.
“Stephen’s experience in developing winning, successful teams was something that stood out to us and we have great belief that he is the man who can deliver success for us on the pitch going forward.”
