Glenavon FC has signed David Toure from Shelbourne. Better known as DT, the GFC manager has previously worked with the 19-year-old at Shelbourne. DT is predominantly a full back, who can play anywhere along the back line. Stephen speaks highly of the player. “He is really aggressive and has had great exposure at Shelbourne. From [...] 562v
GLENAVON GROUNDSMAN DAVID McCLURE Most observers are impressed with the quality of the Mourneview Park playing surface and its resilience in the face of inclement weather. This season it has been in superb condition. “Maintaining the pitch is a priority for Glenavon,” said groundsman David McClure. “That means more than employing me. It also involves [...]
TWO-GOAL HERO SEAN WARD REFLECTS ON UNLIKELY VICTORY Sean Ward was Glenavon’s hero in Tuesday night’s dramatic 2-1 extra-time BetMcLean League Cup victory against Dergview. The veteran defender scored two fabulous long-range goals in the closing minutes of extra-time to turn a seemingly inevitable 1-0 defeat into a memorable 2-1 victory. “I am 40 in [...]
Jackson, or “Bo,” Nesbitt was a stand-out performer in Glenavon’s morale-boosting 1-0 victory against Ballymena United. Afterwards Gary Hamilton praised the centre forward for his mature display. “Considering that he is just up out of Mid-Ulster football, I thought that he was outstanding,” said the manager. “He was up against some experienced defenders but didn’t [...]
Glenavon are delighted to announce the g of Jamie McDonagh on loan from Cliftonville. The 27-year-old Lisburn native s Glenavon with a wealth of experience both in the League of Ireland for Derry City and Sligo Rovers and Irish League for Glentoran and parent club Cliftonville as well spells in England and Scotland. Speaking to [...]
Glenavon has signed 21-year-old centre forward, Colin Oppong. Born in Carlow, the Belfast man’s last club was EFL League Two club, Salford City. “I spent a lot of time when I was in England on loan,” he explained. “Now that I am back home, I want a bit more stability. Hopefully, that can happen with [...]
Glenavon U-18s / Reserves striker Dylan Alexander is preparing to represent Lurgan Golf Club in the All-Ireland Under-18 Golf Final at Castletroy, near Limerick from 28th to 30th August 2023. The multi-talented 17-year-old plays off a handicap of 0. He is rated one of the top young golfers in Ireland. “I have been playing since [...]
Conor McCloskey, who suffered a torn hamstring in Glenavon’s final Premiership fixture of 2022-23, is battling his way back to full fitness. The Belfast-based financial adviser made his return to first-team action against Banbridge Rangers in mid-July 2023. Now he is hoping for an injury-free season. “I have had a few knocks in recent years, [...]
Glenavon FCs, very own, Matthew Fitzpatrick is the NIFL Dream Spanish Homes Player of the Month for April. The former Antrim GAA star bagged five goals in the month, finding the net against Ballymena United, Dungannon Swifts and Carrick Rangers - as the Lurgan Blues secured a spot in the European Play-Offs. Upon collecting his [...]
Centre-forward Matthew Fitzpatrick, the Danske Bank Premiership’s second highest goalscorer with 18 goals, is very happy at Glenavon. Speaking after the midweek 3-2 victory against Ballymena United, he said that he is “absolutely loving” life at Mourneview Park. The Belfast man’s comment will please Lurgan fans on a weekend when there has been further press [...]
