LIDO CELEBRATES FIRST SENIOR HAT-TRICK

LIDO CELEBRATES FIRST SENIOR HAT-TRICK Lido Lotefa, Glenavon’s goalscoring hero in the 4-0 Sports Direct Premiership victory against Dungannon Swifts, was thrilled to take home the match ball. It was his first senior hat-trick. “I am delighted,” he said speaking minutes after the final whistle. “It has always been an ambition to score three goals [...]

By |2024-03-10T17:51:31+00:00March 10th, 2024|Categories: First Team, Player Interview|0 Comments

PETER CAMPBELL, RETURNING TO HIS BEST FORM

PETER CAMPBELL, RETURNING TO HIS BEST FORM Peter Campbell produced one of the finest displays of his Glenavon career in the 4-0 victory against Newry City on Boxing Day. The Richhill man, playing as a central striker, terrorised the home defence for the entire 90 minutes and played a key role in creating the first [...]

By |2024-01-05T11:06:21+00:00January 5th, 2024|Categories: First Team, Player Interview|0 Comments

GLENAVON HONOURS PAUL BYRNE

GLENAVON HONOURS PAUL BYRNE Glenavon has honoured Paul Byrne, its longest serving player of the post-war era, by placing a framed photograph of him on the boardroom wall. The Belfast man joins other club greats such as Wilbur Cush and Jimmy Jones who have been similarly recognised. The photograph was officially unveiled during the half-time [...]

By |2023-12-30T00:57:44+00:00December 29th, 2023|Categories: Player Interview|0 Comments

DAVID TOURE SIGNS FOR GLENAVON FC

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 [...]

By |2023-12-01T19:47:52+00:00December 1st, 2023|Categories: Announcement, First Team, Player Interview|0 Comments

INTERVIEW: GLENAVON GROUNDSMAN DAVID McCLURE

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 [...]

By |2023-11-05T16:38:17+00:00November 5th, 2023|Categories: Player Interview|0 Comments

TWO-GOAL HERO SEAN WARD REFLECTS ON UNLIKELY VICTORY

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 [...]

By |2023-10-04T20:40:17+01:00October 4th, 2023|Categories: First Team, Player Interview|0 Comments

“BO” NESBITT IS EYEING UP HIS FIRST SENIOR GOAL

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 [...]

By |2023-09-03T19:51:14+01:00September 3rd, 2023|Categories: First Team, Player Interview, Uncategorised|0 Comments

Jamie McDonagh Loan Signing

Glenavon are delighted to announce the signing of Jamie McDonagh on loan from Cliftonville. The 27-year-old Lisburn native joins 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 [...]

By |2023-08-30T12:08:00+01:00August 30th, 2023|Categories: Announcement, First Team, Player Interview|0 Comments

Colin Oppong Joins Glenavon

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 [...]

By |2023-08-27T17:31:59+01:00August 27th, 2023|Categories: Announcement, First Team, Player Interview|0 Comments

Young Glenavon Striker Prepares for Major Golf Final

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 [...]

By |2023-08-21T19:51:20+01:00August 21st, 2023|Categories: Player Interview, Reserves/Under 20's|0 Comments
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