In June 2003, O'Hanlon left Preston due to cost-cutting measures and was appointed as a coach at Bury in January 2004, leaving in May 2005, again due to cost-cutting measures.
O'Hanlon's departure from Preston in June 2003 was prompted by financial difficulties, leading him to take on a new role as coach at Bury in January 2004. Unfortunately, he left Bury once more in May 2005 due to the same economic pressures.