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With the season now wrapped up, things will naturally quieten down a bit over the summer.
Iโll still post On This Day when it applies, plus any transfer news and updates worth keeping an eye onโ๏ธ
The page isnโt going anywhere - and while stats may be harder to come by in the Championship, Iโll keep doing my best to bring you as much as possible๐
Hope youโve enjoyed the content so far! The support, follows, and interactions have been class and really appreciated๐ตโช๏ธ
More to comeโฆ๐
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February 2013 - Glenavon 7-0 Ballymena United๐ฅ
After losing 7 of their previous 8 matches, the Lurgan Blues produced a stunning display at Mourneview Park as they put 7 past Ballymena United๐ตโช๏ธ
There were 6 different goalscorers on the day, with Brendan Shannon, Ciaran Martyn, Mark Farren, Marc Brown, Kyle Neill, and Guy Bates all finding the net, alongside an own goal from Gary Liggettโฝ๏ธ
Do you have any memories from this match?๐๐ป
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A chaotic away day for the Lurgan Blues as an Andy Hall hat-trick inspired a stunning comeback and a 6-3 victory for Glenavon๐ตโช๏ธ
Peter Campbell bagged a brace while Robbie Garrett also found the net as Glenavon scored SIX second-half goals in a remarkable turnaround๐ฅ
Starting XI ๐๐ป Hyland, Douglas, Ward, Doyle, Singleton, Hall, Garrett, Snoddy, Campbell, Purkis, Fitzpatrick
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1963 - North-South Cup Winners๐
After a 0-0 draw against Shelbourne in Dublin in the 2nd leg, Glenavon secured the North-South Cup and completed a memorable cross-border triumph๐ตโช๏ธ
Glenavon starting XI ๐๐ป Cowan, Nixon, Johnston, Dugan, Geoghegan, Hughes, Shields, Magee, Wilson, Campbell, McKinney
Any memories or stories passed down about that North-South Cup winning side?๐๐ป
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1963 - Glenavon won the first leg of the North-South Cup final, defeating Shelbourne 2-1 at Mourneview Park๐ตโช๏ธ
Stewart Campbell gave the Lurgan Blues an early lead before scoring again late on to secure the first leg victoryโฝ๏ธโฝ๏ธ
Glenavon starting XI ๐๐ป Cowan, Nixon, Johnston, Dougan, Geoghegan, Hughes, Shields, Magee, Wilson, Campbell, McKinney
Do you have any memories from cross-border cup competitions?๐๐ป
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โข Youth: ยฃ70 โ 12 to 16 years old
โข Junior Blue: ยฃ25 โ Up to 11 years (Primary 7)
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July 2018 - Glenavon defeat Molde at Mourneview Park๐ช๐บ
With all the European finals taking place currently, time to look back at a memorable European night at Mourneview Parkโจ
Rhys Marshall and Josh Daniels both scored as Glenavon came from behind to defeat Molde 2-1๐ตโช๏ธ
The Norwegian side were managed by Ole Gunnar Solskjรฆr, while a young Erling Haaland also featured that night๐
Glenavon starting XI ๐๐ป Tuffey, Marshall, Marron, Doyle, Muir, Hall, Sykes, Grace, Daniels, Murray, Donnelly
What are your favourite European memories following Glenavon?๐๐ป
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Glenavon FC is delighted to announce that John Mountney has extended his contract for another year.
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1957 - Treble Winners๐๐๐
Glenavon completed a historic treble, defeating Derry City 3-1 in the Gold Cup Final to secure their third trophy of the season๐ตโช๏ธ
Already crowned League Champions and Irish Cup winners, the Lurgan Blues added the Gold Cup to complete an incredible campaign๐๐ป
Jimmy Jones scored a brace while Joe Elwood also found the net in the victoryโฝ๏ธ
Glenavon starting XI ๐๐ป Rea, Armstrong, Lyske, Corr, Davis, Cush, Wilson, Denver, Jones, McVeigh, Elwood
Where does the 1957 team rank among the greatest in Glenavon history?๐๐ป
๐ธGlenavon Squad 1956/57
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2007 - After Bangor defeated Glenavon 1-0 at Mourneview Park in the 2nd leg of the promotion/relegation playoff, the Lurgan Blues secured their Premiership status by winning a dramatic penalty shootout๐ตโช๏ธ
Watch the winning moment below๐๐ป
๐ฅWillso86 (YouTube)
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2014 Irish Cup Quarter-Final๐
Glenavon produced a dramatic late comeback at The Oval, scoring twice in the dying minutes to defeat Glentoran 2-1 and book their place in the semi-finals๐ตโช๏ธ
Kris Lindsay levelled the match before Guy Bates grabbed the winner late on to spark wild celebrations among the travelling support๐ฅ
Glenavon starting XI ๐๐ป McGrath, Singleton, Lindsay, McKeown, Marshall, Neill, McCabe, Martyn, McGrory, Mulvenna, Bates
What are your memories from that unforgettable night at The Oval?๐๐ป
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1957 - Glenavon defeated Cliftonville 3-1 in the Gold Cup semi-final at The Oval๐
Jimmy Jones scored twice while Elwood added the other as the Lurgan Blues booked their place in the final๐ตโช๏ธ
2021 - Glenavon cruised to a 4-0 victory over Warrenpoint Town at Mourneview Park๐ฅ
An Andy Hall brace alongside a Danny Purkis strike and a Danny Wallace own goal secured all three points for the Lurgan Bluesโฝ๏ธ
Andy Hall scored a trademark free kick - what was his best goal for Glenavon?๐๐ป
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Some positive player news from the club earlier today with a number of players committing for next season๐ตโช๏ธ
The following players have committed to the club:
โข Peter Campbell
โข Harry Murphy
โข Oran OโKane
โข Jordan McMullan
โข Paddy Burns
โข Luke Cartwright
โข Mark Byrne
โข Ben Wilson
โข Luke McGerrigan
โข James Heaney
โข Matthew Allen
โข Charlie McShane
Meanwhile, the following players have been transfer listed:
โข Barney McKeown
โข Stephen Mallon
โข Kris Lowe
โข Kyle McClelland
โข Sean Carlin
There are also a number of players still in talks with the club ahead of the new season.
Best of luck to the departing players and great to see a strong core already committed๐๐ป
#BJAFN #NIFL
Some player news from the club!
Great to see a large core of the squad staying for our promotion bid๐๐ป
Good luck to those players that are leaving
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For me, it has to be the 3-1 win over Glentoran at Mourneview Park๐ตโช๏ธ
At times Glenavon rode their luck, but finding ourselves 3-0 up against one of the leagueโs strongest sides felt unbelievable given everything happening in the season at that point๐๐ป
What was your pick for Glenavonโs best performance/game of the season?๐๐ป
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1991 - County Antrim Shield Winners๐
Glenavon won the County Antrim Shield for the first time at Grosvenor Park, defeating Newry 4-3 in a dramatic final๐ตโช๏ธ
The Lurgan Blues raced into a 3-0 lead thanks to goals from McCoy, Bustard, and McBride before Glenn Ferguson added a 4th in the 2nd halfโฝ๏ธ
Newry threatened a stunning comeback late on, but Glenavon held firm to bring the County Antrim Shield back to Mourneview Park๐๐ป
Glenavon starting XI ๐๐ป Beck, Davies, Scappaticci, McCullough, Byrne, Russell, Bustard, McCoy, Ferguson, McBride, Conville
What are your memories of Glenavon in the County Antrim Shield?๐๐ป
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Another deep dive into the archives as we go back to 1930๐
Three goals in the final five minutes of the first half gave Glenavon a 3-0 lead over Mid-Ulster rivals Portadown at Shamrock Park๐ตโช๏ธ
The Lurgan Blues went on to secure a 4-1 victory, with goals from Tillie, Madill, McCahill, and McCourtโฝ๏ธ
Glenavon starting XI ๐๐ป McMahon, Maxwell, Hoy, Tillie, Moorehead, McBride, Kerr, McCahill, Bingham, McCourt, Madill
๐ธ Irelandโs Saturday Night headline
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