GARETH DEANE JOINS BANGOR

Goalkeeper Gareth Deane has moved to Premiership new boys Bangor. The Lisburn man, who celebrates his 31st birthday on Saturday, joined Glenavon in January 2024 in a swap deal which saw Rory Brown become a Coleraine player. Gareth produced some outstanding displays in the autumn of 2024 when the team defeated Coleraine and Crusaders away from home and won the first Mid-Ulster derby of the season against Portadown. The one-time Q.P.R. apprentice professional leaves Mourneview Park with everyone’s good wishes.