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Glentoran seeks to hire Cliftonville manager Jim Magilton

2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 16, 2026, 5:21 PM

Last updated Sep 16, 2026

Glentoran seeks to hire Cliftonville manager Jim Magilton
Summary

Glentoran has approached Cliftonville manager Jim Magilton as their top candidate to replace Declan Devine following Devine's departure after a disappointing start to the season. Magilton joined Cliftonville in 2023 and recently secured the Irish Cup and BetMcLean Cup titles. A formal meeting between the clubs is expected ahead of their Irish Premiership clash at Solitude on Saturday. Assistant managers Paddy McCourt and Tim McCann are currently overseeing Glentoran's operations after Devine’s exit.

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By the Numbers
  • •Glentoran identifies Jim Magilton as preferred candidate for manager
  • •Declan Devine left after two years due to poor results
  • •Magilton led Cliftonville to the Irish Cup in 2024
  • •Glentoran faces Cliftonville in an upcoming fixture at Solitude
  • •McCourt and McCann are managing in the interim at Glentoran
Latest Updates
  • 5:21 PMYahoo Sports — Magilton to remain in Cliftonville hot-seat
  • 12:46 PMBBC Sport — Glentoran make approach for Cliftonville boss Magilton
What they're saying
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Jim Magilton will remain manager of Cliftonville despite Glentoran's interest in the former Northern Ireland international.

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Glentoran identify Cliftonville manager Jim Magilton as their preferred candidate to take over from Declan Devine.

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