Glenavon

Glentoran manager Declan Devine. (Photo by David Maginnis/Pacemaker Press)

Declan Devine calls for 'a bit more common sense' regarding fixture schedule

Glenavon manager Stephen McDonnell. Photo by David Maginnis/Pacemaker Press

Stephen McDonnell admits 'it is not a good situation' with injuries piling up

Loughgall manager Dean Smith. (Photo by Sarah Harkness/Pacemaker Press)

MANAGER'S VERDICT: Dean Smith reflects on 'really, really poor' Loughgall

Danny Wallace challenges David Fisher during his Dungannon Swifts league debut on Saturday. PIC: David Maginnis/Pacemaker Press

Dungannon Swifts star ready to put 'difficult period' behind him

Loughgall manager Dean Smith. (Photo by Alan Weir/Pacemaker)

MANAGER'S VERDICT: Dean Smith's 'mixed emotions' as Loughgall lose lead twice

Glenavon manager Stephen McDonnell (left) and his assistant, Simon Kelly, at Mourneview Park in the Sports Direct Premiership game against Loughgall. (Photo by Alan Weir/Pacemaker)

MANAGER'S VERDICT: Glenavon's Stephen McDonnell - 'I know fans are frustrated'

Loughgall's Ben Murdock (left) and Conor Kerr combine to stop Glenavon striker Michael O'Connor at Mourneview Park in the Sports Direct Premiership. (Photo by Alan Weir/Pacemaker)

STORY OF THE MATCH: Glenavon 2 Loughgall 2 - Home fightback to rescue derby draw

Luke Hawe became Ballymena United's youngest-ever player after coming off the bench aged 15 years and four months. PIC: PACEMAKER BELFAST

'Special talent' makes history by becoming Ballymena United's youngest-ever star

Glenavon manager Stephen McDonnell. PIC: Alan Weir/Pacemaker Press

Stephen McDonnell predicts 'bright future' for number of Glenavon stars

Ballymena's hat-trick hero Ben Kennedy celebrates after scoring against Glenavon at The Showgrounds

Jim Ervin 'over the moon' with Ballymena' first league win of the season

Ben Kennedy netted a hat-trick for the Sky Blues in their 3-1 success over Glenavon

Ben Kennedy hits a treble as Ballymena pick up first win of the season

Glenavon manager Stephen McDonnell. PIC: Alan Weir/Pacemaker Press

Talented Irish League teenager joins Glenavon

Keith Ward celebrates after netting Glenavon's second goal against Coleraine

Coleraine win should be used as a 'foundation' for more results: McDonnell

Dean Shiels suffered his first loss as Coleraine head coach in the defeat to Glenavon

Dean Shiels expects a busy end to the transfer window for Coleraine

Glenavon goalkeeper Gareth Deane says Saturday's win against Coleraine has given the Lurgan Blues some confidence

Glenavon 'keeper Gareth Deane ready for 'huge game' against Ballymena

Glenavon manager Stephen McDonnell pictured at the Coleraine Showgrounds

FULL POST-MATCH REACTION: Every word from Glenavon's press conference

Stephen McDonnell beamed with joy after watching his side pick up their first points of the Sports Direct Premiership campaign.

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Coleraine defender Kyle McClelland is loving life at the Bannsiders since his arrival from Hibernian on a season-long loan

Kyle McClelland quickly settling into life at new club Coleraine

Carrick Rangers boss Stuart King. (Photo by INPHO/Presseye/Stephen Hamilton)

Carrick Rangers' in-house search for answers to solve question of form swings

Glenavon manager Stephen McDonnell. PIC: Alan Weir/Pacemaker Press

Stephen McDonnell: There are selection headaches ahead of Coleraine clash

Linfield's Joel Cooper celebrates scoring against former club Glenavon on Tuesday. PIC: Alan Weir/Pacemaker

Linfield star out to continue fine form after putting injury behind him

Linfield's Joel Cooper celebrates his first goal against Glenavon. PIC: Alan Weir/Pacemaker

Joel Cooper plays starring role as Linfield continue perfect Premiership start

Glenavon manager Stephen McDonnell. PIC: Alan Weir/Pacemaker

Stephen McDonnell not surprised by blossoming partnership between Glenavon duo

Cliftonville manager Jim Magilton. PIC: Alan Weir/Pacemaker

Jim Magilton confident there's more to come from Cliftonville star

Kyle McClean found the net in Linfield's 3-0 weekend win over Dungannon Swifts at Windsor Park. (Photo by Andrew McCarroll/Pacemaker Press)

David Healy no time for talk over Linfield fixture help

Glenavon's Jack Malone is stretchered off. PIC: Alan Weir/Pacemaker

Stephen McDonnell fears injury to key Glenavon player could be 'major'

Cliftonville's Joe Gormley celebrates with his team-mates after his goal. PIC: Alan Weir/Pacemaker

Jim Magilton hails Cliftonville great as 'one of the most instinctive finishers'

Glenavon's Jack Malone stretchered off in the first-half. PIC: Alan Weir/Pacemaker

POST-MATCH REACTION: Stephen McDonnell on defeat, Jack Malone and more

Glenavon suffered a 2-1 Premiership defeat to Cliftonville on Saturday, despite a much-improved second-half performance which piled the pressure on their opponents after James Doona’s strike. Here’s what Lurgan Blues manager Stephen McDonnell said after the match:

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Cliftonville manager Jim Magilton. PIC: Alan Weir/Pacemaker

POST-MATCH REACTION: Jim Magilton on Glenavon victory, Joe Gormley and more

Cliftonville’s Shea Gordon celebrates. PIC: Inpho/Stephen Hamilton

STORY OF THE MATCH: Glenavon 1 Cliftonville 2

Glenavon manager Stephen McDonnell. PIC: David Maginnis/Pacemaker Press

Stephen McDonnell reflects on 'extremely frustrating' Glenavon defeat

Glenavon manager Stephen McDonnell. PIC: Alan Weir/Pacemaker Press

Stephen McDonnell feels Glenavon's talented teenager is 'knocking on the door'

Glenavon’s David Toure in action against Larne last season. PIC: Inpho/Stephen Hamilton

21 UNDER 21: Glenavon teenage star enjoying life working with Stephen McDonnell

Aaron Prendergast has joined Dundela on loan. PIC: Alan Weir/Pacemaker Press

Dundela confirm loan signing of Glenavon striker

H&W Welders manager Paul Kee. PIC: Sarah Harkness/Pacemaker Press

Championship boss excited by potential of summer signing after Glenavon strike

Glenavon manager Stephen McDonnell has added Keith Ward to his squad ahead of the new season. PIC: Alan Weir/Pacemaker Press

Ex-League of Ireland star makes 'easy decision' to join Glenavon

An Irish League club's good luck message to Armagh GAA before their All-Ireland final has sparked an angry response from a football supporters group

Glenavon's well wishes to Armagh GAA 'a sense of deep betrayal'

Zach Barr, pictured scoring in the Irish Cup for Portadown against Bangor last season, has joined Ards. PIC: David Maginnis/Pacemaker Press

Former Portadown ace joins Ards alongside Glenavon defender

Troy Savage with Burnley U18 manager Tony Philliskirk. PIC: Burnley FC

Former Irish League youngster thanks boyhood club after sealing Burnley move

Northern Ireland youth international Josh Gracey after joining Wolves. PIC: Wolves

Former Glenavon youngster inducted into Wolves scholarship programme

Linfield hosted a testimonial match for Matthew Clarke on Saturday as the Blues edged out Galway United at Windsor Park

Pre-season round-up as nine Irish League sides are in action

Glenavon pictured after landing in Germany. PIC: Glenavon FC

Pre-season preparations continue for Irish League clubs

Mark Stafford celebrates with Linfield manager David Healy after an Irish Cup win over Cliftonville in 2016. PIC: Brian Little/Presseye

Former Linfield star admits managing hometown club 'means that bit more'

Bobby Burns has completed a move to Galway United following his release from Glentoran

Ex-Glentoran star Bobby Burns completes move to Galway United

David McDaid (left) on show last season for Coleraine against Glenavon. The experienced striker has now signed for Glenavon. (Photo by Alan Weir/Pacemaker Press)

Experienced Irish League striker on the move as boss hails 'proven track record'

Ryan Harpur (left) has announced his retirement from the game after representing five Irish League clubs throughout his career

Ryan Harpur thankful to family and team-mates after retiring from football

Conor McKendry has returned to Larne. PIC: Larne FC

Latest Larne recruit wants to play part in delivering further success

Michael O'Connor - on show for Dungannon Swifts in 2023 - is back in the Irish League with Glenavon. (Photo by Colm Lenaghan/Pacemaker Press)

Glenavon aim to 'reignite' career with striker's Irish League return from Europe

Barney McKeown (right) has signed for Glenavon after his spell at Newry City came to an end

Glenavon add to defensive options by signing two new centre-backs

Omagh Town's Mark Donnelly playing against Liverpool at St Julian's Road in October 1999. PIC: Pacemaker

The Premiership star that is reforming a famous Irish League club 19 years on

Bangor manager Lee Feeney. PIC: David Maginnis/Pacemaker Press

Championship boss delighted with transfer business as he works through wish list

Loughgall have announced the signing of goalkeeper Nathan Gartside after his release from Cliftonville

Dean Smith delighted with Loughgall's transfer business after three new arrivals

Peter McCann in Boxing Day action against Glentoran's Big Two rivals Linfield in 2006. PIC: Press Eye/Andrew Paton

Premiership winner on cusp of another crack at the Irish League aged 42

Dromara Village manager James Costello congratulates Ben Hanna on being named Player of the Month for April. PIC: Dromara Village FC

Ex-Irish League ace on preparing for first full season in management

Drumaness Mills striker Jack Sharvin has enjoyed the best season of his career, scoring 42 goals to date. PIC: Andrew McCarroll/ Pacemaker Press

Ex-Linfield youngster hoping to end best season of career with cup success

Abbey Villa have been crowned Division 1A champions. PIC: Abbey Villa FC

Ex-Irish League striker delighted after securing Amateur League title glory