Craig Morrow

[Justin ROSE @JustinRose99]

First @McLarenF1 signed golf bag giveaway!!

Just RT for a chance to win it!!

I’ll pick one winner on Monday 17th September… 🍀

[Glenavon FC @Glenavon_FC]

𝗡𝗘𝗫𝗧 𝗠𝗔𝗧𝗖𝗛

🏆 #BarclaysNIWFAleagues
🆚 Omagh Town
🏟️ Lurgan JHS
📅 7th August
⏰ 7:45pm

#BarclaysFootball #uhlsportUk #niwfa2026 #GlenavonWomen

[AllThingsILF @AllThingsILF]

✈️ Best of luck to Glenavon centre-half Alfie Pollock, who takes up a scholarship with Sunderland.

💎 The talented defender, only recently turning 16, made his Glenavon debut in the final game of the season, scoring.

#GlenavonFC • #IrishLeague

[The Leeds Press @TheLeedsPress]

Wishing former Leeds United boss Marcelo Bielsa a very happy birthday today! 🎂

[Henry Winter @henrywinter]

One moment in a long, very full life summed Kevin Keegan up perfectly. Back in 1976, the then Liverpool footballer competed in the multi-sport “Superstars”, a TV special that pitted legends against each other and regularly drew 15m viewers. Sports stars duelled in a series of disciplines, including sprinting but it was in the two-man cycle race that Keegan again made headlines.

Rounding the track in Bracknell at speed, Keegan clipped the wheel of Anderlecht and Belgium defender Gilbert Van Binst, and tumbled painfully on to the cinder track. Bloodied and bruised, Keegan was patched up, entered the re-run and won. Typical. That was Kevin. A refusal to be beaten. It defined his sporting life but he also did it with grace. It’s one of the many reasons why emotional tributes flow from all over at the sad news of his passing, aged 75.

Keegan was a sporting colossus in the era of sporting giants like Seb Coe, Ian Botham, Daley Thompson, Steve Ovett, James Hunt and Barry Sheen. Keegan was such a charismatic individual that he transcended his sport, even one as immense as football.

He was a phenomenon in the 70s and 80s, plundering goals and winning trophies, becoming one of the first true commercial forces with advertising for such brands as the “great smell of Brut”. Splash it all over. I can still hear him say it. I can still almost smell it. He even taught me, and millions of other kids, how to cross the road. Keegan was even a singer.

He had aura, he had sporting success but what made Keegan even more loved was that he was a super-hero who reached for the stars, and touched them, while always keeping his feet on the ground. The world has lost a very special human being, emotional, funny and caring, as well as a sporting legend.

Keegan didn’t just live a great life. He seized it. News of his passing brings intense, widespread sorrow but also deep admiration at how much Keegan put into his 75 years and how much he got out of them. Hewn from mining stock in Yorkshire, Keegan maximised his ability through sheer graft and will to win. He had ability, of course, an eye for goal, speed and physical strength, but it was mindset that made Keegan special.

That mentality drove him to make it at Scunthorpe United (22 goals in 141 appearances), become a champion of Europe with Liverpool (100 in 323), captain of England (21 in 63) and two-time Ballon d’Or with Hamburg (40 in 113). In his 30s, he became a galvaniser, leader and prolific force at Southampton (42 in 80) and Newcastle (49 in 85). The numbers need stating to reinforce the legend. He delivered.

Keegan became a manager of real charisma, quotability and hunger to attack at Newcastle, Fulham, England and Manchester City. The Entertainers at Newcastle are fondly remembered, not least by us reporters as even a short interview produced a large box of fireworks to light up the back-pages.

Yet Keegan is often most associated at Newcastle as being crushed by a 4-3 defeat at Anfield, slumped over the advertising hoarding. Yet there was the 5-0 humiliation of Manchester United capped by Philippe Albert gliding forward, taking a pass from Rob Lee, and chipping Peter Schmeichel. St James’ Park shook with joy. To be there was to believe. Keegan really was the Messiah and they've followed a few.

Newcastle eventually faltered but Keegan’s teams were invariably well-intentioned. As was he. When he resigned as England manager in the dressing-room loos at the old Wembley after a dispiriting loss to Germany in 2000, Tony Adams and FA execs in Adam Crozier and David Davies desperately tried to dissuade him. Keegan was adamant. He just felt he couldn’t give the players the direction they needed. “I feel I fall short of what is required in this massive job,” he said honestly. Rather than sit tight and take the money, Keegan resigned. A man of principle.

It is through this prism of principles that Keegan must be viewed. Kenny Dalglish, who famously followed Keegan at Liverpool in 1977, spoke of his many football attributes as an “exceptional” player and also manager – “he brought belief, excitement and pride” back to Newcastle. Kenny added Kevin was also “a wonderful person and genuine gentleman”.

Kenny’s so right. Keegan was honest, wore his heart on his sleeve, and cared deeply about people and about the importance of doing the right thing. Those principles. It was the way he was brought up. And that meant respect for others. Respect was at the heart of Keegan’s infamous “I’d love it” rant about Alex Ferguson’s challenging comments about his Newcastle team in the race with Manchester United for the 95/96 title.

Keegan felt Ferguson’s mind-games comments were disrespectful to Howard Wilkinson and his Leeds players, to Stuart Pearce, the manager of Nottingham Forest who Newcastle were about to play, and also to his own players. So an angry Keegan took the bait and seethed on Sky Sports about respect. Ferguson knew he had him hooked. Manchester United duly won the title.

That was classic Keegan. Standing up for others. The stories are legion of how Keegan impacted countless lives with his humility and humanity. Since news of his passing, online filled with fans recalling his generosity with his time as he signed autographs, asking them questions, making them feel special.

Even us England reporters who occasionally robustly critiqued the team’s performances and results, especially at a disastrous Euro 2000, Keegan was invariably polite. He was uplifting company. He once took the press team for a training session at Melwood, his old training field of dreams, and was endlessly encouraging even with some of us clearly hopeless causes. As a press pack, we fell out with Kevin and swiftly fell back in. Impossible not to. Plus there was always that underlying respect for what Keegan achieved as a player.

So news of his passing hits hard, and thoughts and prayers are immediately with Jean, Laura and Sarah, all of his family, all of his many friends, and his former team-mates and clubs. Liverpool, with typical class, produced a moving video elegy. Beautiful tributes came from all his clubs. He touched so many lives, so many careers. He shaped so many dreams.

Love also came from Germany where he was revered for his commitment and match-winning contributions at Hamburg. Keegan’s locker sits proudly in the wonderful German Football Museum opposite Dortmund station. The sad news brought heartfelt tributes from Bayer Leverkusen - “Rest in Peace, legend” - from FC Union Berlin - “a true friend of German football”, amongst others, as well as from a “devastated” Hamburg who added. “Rest in peace, Mighty Mouse”.

Rest In Peace, King Kev. Your legacy remains in countless memories and trophy cabinets. Your legacy remains in how your inspiring example encouraged people not only how to play the game well but also to live their life to the full.

[Glenavon FC @Glenavon_FC]

𝗙𝗔𝗡𝗧𝗔𝗦𝗧𝗜𝗖 𝗪𝗜𝗡 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗚𝗟𝗘𝗡𝗔𝗩𝗢𝗡 𝗪𝗢𝗠𝗘𝗡

Our women’s team enjoyed a fantastic 5-1 win over Banbridge Rangers in Wednesday night's NIWFA game.

🔗 https://t.co/ChJh3jFdvZ

#BarclaysNIWFAleagues #BarclaysFootball #uhlsportUK #niwfa #niwfa2026 #GlenavonWomen

[Falkirk FC @FalkirkFC]

✍️ Falkirk Football Club is delighted to announce the signing of Paul McGovern from Glenavon FC for an undisclosed fee, subject to international and Scottish FA clearance.

The promising 18-year-old winger joins on a three-year-deal.

➡️ https://t.co/tRmkOdIgI0

[Walk a Mile in My Boots @MileinMyBoots]

What a day at Walk a Mile in My Boots 2026 ⚽❤️

We honestly can’t thank everyone enough who helped make the day possible. The support, generosity and effort from so many people was incredible, and we’re beyond grateful.

Huge thanks to:

👏 MDE (Match Day Essentials) for all the half-time snacks and drinks — the players absolutely flew through them!

💧 @ClearerWater for supplying bottled water for the match

📸 @LensNi_football for taking the time to capture some cracking photos from the day

🎙️ David Jeffrey & Joel Neill for coming along and providing commentary throughout the match

🎥 1880 for supporting us and taking interviews and clips from the event

📹 Ethan Crozier the videographer

🍔 Andy for the food

🍦 Paul for the ice cream van

🎨 Our brilliant face painter

🥔 Tayto for supplying the crisps

🎁 Heineken for supplying raffle prizes and goodies

🏰 Ancre Somme Society for lending us much-needed gazebos in all that rain!

🎶 Duncan & Dave Watt for the entertainment

👕 Glen Emmerson at Mbroidery

🎧 Ark Media & On The Spot Podcast

⚽ Lee Tavinder and the linesmen for officiating the game

🙌 Kris Lindsay for supplying the footballs

💪 Brewzone

🍬 Powerful mixes

📹 JS Sports Media

👟 Pro Direct

🥰 My new favourite double act Micheal O'Conner and Andrew Doyle our managers

And to the best group of lads who signed up to play — thank you all so much. Without every single one of you, this simply wouldn’t have happened.

Last but definitely not least, our amazing volunteers:
❤️ Joanne, Sarah-Anne, Brooke, Susanne, Luke, Jamie, my Strive boys, Brian, Sharon & Stephanie.

Your help and support means more than words can say.

Thank you all for helping make Walk a Mile in My Boots 2026 such a special day ❤️

[Craig Morrow @cramor123]

Congratulations to Glenavon FC Academy U15s throughly deserved and overdue reward

[Johnny B. Good @Cat5SMASHICANE]

This could be the funniest comedy routine I've ever seen in my life. Its 6 and 1/2 minutes and I laughed harder every second. I can think of several songs that I have known for years but have been singing the wrong lyrics. 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[Glenavon FC @Glenavon_FC]

𝗠𝗔𝗧𝗖𝗛 𝗗𝗔𝗬 - 𝗖𝗛𝗔𝗡𝗚𝗘 𝗜𝗡 𝗩𝗘𝗡𝗨𝗘

🏆 #BarclaysNIWFAleagues
🆚 Coagh United Ladies
🏟️ Hagan Park
📅 Fri 1st May
⏰ 7:30pm

#BarclaysNIWFAleagues #BarclaysFootball #uhlsportUK #niwfa #niwfa2026 #LurganWomen

[Glenavon FC @Glenavon_FC]

𝗠𝗔𝗡𝗔𝗚𝗘𝗥 𝗠𝗜𝗖𝗛𝗔𝗘𝗟 𝗢'𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗡𝗢𝗥 𝗦𝗜𝗚𝗡𝗦 𝗡𝗘𝗪 𝗗𝗘𝗔𝗟

Glenavon Football Club are delighted to announce manager Michael O’Connor has signed a new two-year contract extension with the club.

🔗 https://t.co/tEnd43vs6U

Join Premier Club: https://t.co/2n3dU9AFe4

[Glenavon FC @Glenavon_FC]

Debut & Goal⚽️

Alfie Pollock⭐️

#BeJustAndFearNot
#ToSeeTheMourneviewAces
#WeAreMourneview

[Bangor FC @bangorfc]

A guard of honour for two legends of the local game as they hang up the boots 👏🏻 👏🏻

@OfficialNIFL #SportsDirectPrem

[Glenavon FC @Glenavon_FC]

𝗠𝗔𝗧𝗖𝗛 𝗗𝗔𝗬

🏆 #BarclaysNIWFAleagues
🆚 Loughgall Lakers
🏟️ Lismore College
📅 Fri 24th April
⏰ 7:00pm

@NIWFA
@UhlsportUK
@BarclaysUK
@BarclaysFootball

#BarclaysNIWFAleagues #BarclaysFootball #uhlsportUK #niwfa #niwfa2026 #LurganWomen

[Bangor FC @bangorfc]

🔜 This Saturday at Clandeboye Park

🎟️ https://t.co/B2qoX708rt

🟡🔵

[Glenavon FC @Glenavon_FC]

𝗖𝗔𝗜𝗧𝗟𝗜𝗡 𝗞𝗘𝗡𝗡𝗘𝗗𝗬 𝗦𝗜𝗚𝗡𝗦 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗚𝗙𝗖

Join Caitlin at our training sessions, Tuesdays and Thursdays at 8:30pm. Everyone is welcome.

Are you a goalkeeper? Come along.

Contact Claire on 07711 572262

#GlenavonWomen
#BeJustAndFearNot
#NotInOurGame

[Glenavon FC @Glenavon_FC]

𝗡𝗘𝗫𝗧 𝗠𝗔𝗧𝗖𝗛

🏆 #BarclaysNIWFAleagues
🆚 Loughgall Lakers
🏟️ Lismore College
📅 Fri 24th April
⏰ 7:00pm

#BarclaysNIWFAleagues #BarclaysFootball #uhlsportUK #niwfa #niwfa2026 #LurganWomen