Midfielder Stephen Lowry leaves Coleraine for Linfield Midfielder Stephen Lowry is poised to team up with his bother Philip at Linfield after Coleraine accepted a bid from the Windsor Park club. Coleraine said they had reluctantly agreed to accept the offer and that is was now up to the player to negotiate personal terms with Linfield. Lowry, from Limavady, is rated as one of Coleraine's best players and his departure is a blow to the Bannsiders. Philip Lowry joined Linfield from Institute four years ago. Coleraine have also revealed they have agreed new contracts with three of their players - but long-serving defender Kyle McVey has played his last match for the club. Gareth Tommons, Paul Owens and Craig Moore have signed contract extensions. Coleraine said they had offered McVey a new one-year deal two weeks ago, which included a testimonial to mark a decade of service.. However, they claimed the player stalled on the offer and entered into negotiations with another Premiership club without informing them. "I am disappointed with how the situation has developed and, as a result, I have withdrawn the offer of both contract and testimonial," said manager Oran Kearney. I would like to thank Kyle for all his efforts with the club and wish him all the best for the future.