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image captionMasked men walked through Pitt Park on 2 February
A man accused of leading a loyalist show of strength in east Belfast has secured court permission to help coach Donaghadee Football Club with prominent loyalist Jamie Bryson.
Stephen Matthews bail terms were varied so that he can assist with training and a pre-season tournament.
The 58-year-old was allegedly involved in a gathering of up to 60 masked men at Pitt Park on 2 February.
The group is believed to be linked to the East Belfast UVF, prosecutors say.
Mr Matthews, from Pansy Street in Belfast, denies charges of unlawful assembly and affray in connection with the incident.
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