Despite starting the season with a major disadvantage, McGibbons side produced victories over Carrick Rangers and Ballinamallard United and were narrowly beaten by many of the teams higher up in the table. However, after a series of poor results in October 2016, Pat McGibbon resigned as manager with him saying "However, I have found that my roles and responsibilities have been taken up more as a general manager than from a first team management perspective."Vinny and the rest of the backroom team have been terrific in helping with training whilst I have prioritised and dealt with other issues."