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NEWS ARCHIVE SEASON 2008-09

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'SINCY' JOINS UNITED

Glenavon FC has received confirmation today from Chief Scout Billy Sinclair that he is moving to join new Ballymena United boss Roy Walker at the Warden Street Showgrounds.

The Glenavon Chairman Adrian Teer thanked Mr Sinclair for his services and announced that the directors will be considering the position of Chief Scout at the next board meeting.

GOLFING SUCCESS

The Glenavon Golf Classic, sponsored by Well-Fit Gym, was blessed with good weather and a beautifully prepared course at Lurgan Golf Club. First to tee off was the four ball captained by Glenavon President Gordon Irwin which also featured local boxer Brian Magee and snooker maestro Joe Swail.

The first team to post a score included Glenavon's Alex Denver and Stephen McBride with former Lurgan Blues favourite Darren Murphy. On the last 'Maccer' played a fine recovery shot from the green side bunker to within six feet of the hole but unfortunately 'Murph' fluffed his chip shot and, despite a superb long putt, the team's final score was unlikely to lead the field for too long.

Worthy Winners

The team captained by Brian Turkington scooped the first team prize with Glenavon programme editor Gareth Hanna's team second and Chaplain William Orr's team a worthy third.

Sold to ...

The day's golf was followed by an equally successful evening with a meal followed by comedian Gene Fitzpatrick's entertaining after dinner routine culminating in the auction which saw the four items going for £2500 in total.

Thanks!

Ian Irwin put in a lot of hard work to make the Glenavon Golf Classic a success but he was quick to thank everyone who supported the event or helped out in any way. "It was a learning experience for me" said an exhausted Ian after the event, "but it went well and I'll be aiming to make it even bigger and better next year."

WELL-FIT SPONSORS GOLF

Golf Classic Organizer Ian Irwin secured a deal with Well-Fit Gym that saw them sponsor this year's Glenavon Golf Classic.

Well-Fit is a contemporary Health, Fitness and Well-being club situated in Annesborough Industrial Estate, Lurgan. The club offer’s a full range of free weights, resistance machines, cardio vascular training and a wide variety of classes to suit any training requirement.

Well-fit will also be providing high tech fitness training for the Glenavon squad during the 2008-09 season, incorporating sports scientific principles and practices into their training program. In addition to the regular training sessions of the team, Well Fit will create individual gym based training programs, provide nutritional information for each and every player, host team classes and monitor fitness levels through specially designed fitness tests.

TIM McCANN

Glenavon has agreed terms in a two-year deal with Tim McCann who was recently released by Linfield. The Glengormley-based bank official was previously with Glentoran and Sligo Rovers and he also played for Leicester City under Martin O'Neill. It is anticipated that he will fill a role on the left side of the Glenavon midfield but could also provide cover at left back in the event of injury to Mark Turkington.

The Club hopes to be able to announce further signings in the next couple of weeks.

SAMMY STEWART

Glenavon have agreed terms with Aberdeen for the transfer of Sammy Stewart. The 17 year old midfielder is expected to sign for the Scottish Premier League club next week once personal terms are agreed, he passes a medical examination and all the necessary paperwork has been completed.

We wish Sammy every success in his future football career.

PLUCKY RESERVES RUN OUT OF STEAM

Glenavon Reserves 2-3 Portadown Reserves

Robert Knox scored again in a derby match against Portadown for the Reserves at Mourneview last Thursday night but the effort of playing four games in under a week proved too much for Neil Adair's plucky team.

"I am immensely proud of my players. They have been through the wringer lately with so many games and I haven't had one complaint or anyone asking for a rest. The spirit and attitude of them has been superb and bodes well for next season" was Neil's reaction as the Reserves' league campaign draws to a close. Report.

PLAYERS RELEASED

The following players' contracts have expired and they have been released by Glenavon. The Club thanks them for their services and wishes them well in the future.

Paul Walsh, John Douglas, Ciaran Donnelly, David Morris and Stephen Magennis.

WELCOME 'WILLO'

Twenty-five year old Glentoran midfielder Willo McDonagh has signed a pre-contract agreement with Glenavon which will see him at Mourneview Park for the next two seasons.

The tough-tackling midfielder had spent two and a half years at The Oval after being signed by Roy Coyle before current Glens boss Alan McDonald allowed him to move on-loan to Armagh City in January this year. Dubliner McDonagh, a 6' 1" defensive midfielder who was capped at Under 18 level for the Republic, started his career at Bohemians before being signed by Roddy Collins at Carlisle United. He returned to Ireland to play for Shamrock Rovers before his move to the Belfast Glens in January 2006.

"The facilities at Mourneview Park are superb" he told glenavonfc.com today (Friday) "but what really swung it for me was the impressive plans that the Board have for the Club over the next two or three seasons."

FIRST SIGNING

Glenavon FC has completed the signing of Ex-Ards defender Jay Magee. The nineteen year old, who turns twenty next week, is 6’ 2” tall and can play anywhere in the back four, though his preferred position is centre back or right back. "I'm thrilled to have signed for Glenavon and I can't wait for the new season to start" Jay told glenavonfc.com on Wednesday evening at Mourneview Park. "I've watched the lads in the last three home games and, though the game against Crusaders was disappointing, I thought they played well against Linfield and they were unstoppable against Armagh on Saturday."

Belfast-born Magee is a nephew of Roy Coyle. "I spoke to my uncle about signing for Glenavon and he was very positive and he says Glenavon is one of the best Clubs in the country."