Glenavon FC manager fires squad warning ahead of new season
Glenavon FC manager Gary Hamilton has told his squad it needs to change after a disastrous run that leaves them 12th in the Premiership with just 25 points from 33 games. The Lurgan club shipped 63 goals this season - a goal difference of -30 - and lost four straight league games, including a 2-3 home reverse to Carrick Rangers on 25 April 2026.
What the boss said
Hamilton’s message is blunt: the current approach isn’t working. With the Premiership season opener looming, he’s warning every player that complacency will cost them their place. The club sits 48 points behind runaway leaders Larne and has scored only 33 goals all season. Recent form reads LLDDD, with no wins in the last five outings.
Why it matters for Glenavon FC
The warning comes after Glenavon FC’s 2-3 loss to Carrick Rangers in late April, a result that extended their winless streak to four games. The squad’s leaky defence - 63 goals conceded - is the standout problem. At 12th and 25 points, survival is now the only target left for 2025-26.
What comes next
Glenavon FC’s first fixture of the new campaign will test any squad reshuffle Hamilton demands. The manager’s ultimatum suggests squad surgery is coming, with fringe players likely to face the axe. The Premiership opener is the club’s chance to stop the rot before the transfer window slams shut.
