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Belfast Telegraph
4 days ago
- Business
- Belfast Telegraph
Irish League giants insist they're not for sale…while two other clubs consider outside investment
Exclusive | Glentoran have denied any suggestion that the east Belfast institution is up for sale as investors continue to eye moves for Irish League clubs. Glenavon and Bangor are both currently understood to be exploring the possibility of taking on outside investment as wages continue to soar throughout the domestic game.
Belfast Telegraph
4 days ago
- Sport
- Belfast Telegraph
Glenavon new boy on putting injury nightmare behind him and why gap still remains between north and south
Stephen Mallon has shared his desire to fire Glenavon to the European stage after a difficult spell at Sligo Rovers and how he feels the League of Ireland is much stronger than the Irish League.
Yahoo
16-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
McClelland signs for Glenavon after Coleraine spell
Defender Kyle McClelland has signed for Glenavon after spending last season on loan at Coleraine. The Northern Ireland underage international, arrives on a permanent deal at Mourneview Park after being released by Scottish side Hibernian. Advertisement He made 33 league appearances on loan with the Bannsiders last season, forming a solid defensive partnership with Charles Dunne. The 23-year-old started his career at Rangers and has had loan spells at Cove Rangers and Queen of the South. He becomes Paddy McLaughlin's eighth summer signing in what has been a busy window for the Lurgan Blues.
BBC News
16-07-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
McClelland signs for Glenavon after Coleraine spell
Defender Kyle McClelland has signed for Glenavon after spending last season on loan at Northern Ireland underage international, arrives on a permanent deal at Mourneview Park after being released by Scottish side made 33 league appearances on loan with the Bannsiders last season, forming a solid defensive partnership with Charles 23-year-old started his career at Rangers and has had loan spells at Cove Rangers and Queen of the becomes Paddy McLaughlin's eighth summer signing in what has been a busy window for the Lurgan Blues.
ITV News
15-07-2025
- Sport
- ITV News
Glenavon complete European fixture against German side 65 years later than planned
A football match that should have kicked-off 65 years ago has finally been completed. It was a game scrapped because of the Cold War, but now Glenavon and German side Erzgebirge Aue have fulfilled their European Cup tie. The story of this game dates back to the 1960-61 season. Glenavon, as Irish League Champions, and the East German league winners, then known as Wismut, were due to face-off in a European clash. However, visa issues and the Cold War's Iron Curtain meant the game never went ahead. Fast forward to 2025 and fans travelled by plane, train and even bike to witness the game first-hand. Lurgan became a sea of purple as more than one thousand fans of the German club made the trip and could be heard in fine voice as they marched their way to Mourneview Park. Glenavon manager Paddy McLaughlin said: "An unbelievable day. Full credit to everyone involved. A brilliant day out for everyone, for both clubs. "They came over in their numbers... and it made it an unbelievable occasion for Glenavon football club. "Absolutely delighted to be part of it. We can do nothing but thank the boys for coming over and making it a special occasion." Captain Barney McKeown said: "The atmosphere they brought was brilliant. "It gives us a bit of a taste of what European football could be like. "As much as pre-season isn't really about results, more about performances, we certainly got a performance out of it that we were pleased with and it's something to build on." It wasn't to be Glenavon's day, falling to a 2-0 defeat and a 7-0 loss overall on aggregate. More than half a century on, there's nothing but respect between these two clubs. A reminder how the beautiful game can bring people together again. Want a quick and expert briefing on the biggest news stories? Listen to our latest podcasts to find out What You Need To Know.
