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 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 [...]
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 [...]
Cohen Henderson was thrilled to make his senior debut in Glenavon’s 1-1 draw with Dungannon Swifts. “I am delighted,” he said. “I had no idea that I was going to play until I arrived at Mourneview Park. It’s the fulfilment of a big ambition. I am grateful to Gary for the faith he has shown [...]
Andrew Waterworth and Mark Haughey have been giving their first interviews since joining the club to the Glenavon Media team. You can hear what they had to say by pressing play below, while we have a selection of pictures of our new signings in Glenavon blue. Unfortunately Mark Stafford was unavailable but we will bring you [...]
Following the postponement of today's game against Glentoran, Gary Hamilton has been speaking at length to the Glenavon Media team. He discusses today's game being called off and looks ahead to Tuesday's trip to Dungannon Swifts. There is also news of a number of new signings - who we have been speaking to in our second [...]
