Glentoran announce departure of eight players as Declan Devine looks to get Irish League club 'on the right path'

By Johnny Morton
Published 7th May 2024, 14:21 BST
Glentoran manager Declan Devine. PIC: David Maginnis/Pacemaker PressGlentoran manager Declan Devine. PIC: David Maginnis/Pacemaker Press
Glentoran manager Declan Devine. PIC: David Maginnis/Pacemaker Press
Glentoran have announced the departure of eight players at the expiry of their contracts as manager Declan Devine looks to get the club “on the right path” ahead of next season.

Aaron McCarey, Luke McCullough, Aidan Wilson, Bobby Burns, Shay McCartan, Rory Donnelly, Ollie Webber and Junior will all be leaving The Oval while Rhys Marshall (Glenavon) and Seanan Clucas (Carrick Rangers) have already found new clubs.

When ex-Derry City and Bohemians chief Devine was appointed on a permanent basis last month, it was expected there would be wholesale changes as the East Belfast outfit look to turn their fortunes around after a disappointing campaign.

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The Glens missed out on European football for next season after losing 3-0 to Coleraine in their play-off semi-final following a fifth-placed Premiership finish.

"I knew when I came in here that we would have a major rebuilding programme this summer,” Devine told the club’s website. “The end of the season confirmed that.

"These departures will create space for us to bring in players who can put the club on the right path next season."

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