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Larne manager supports timely start of Irish Premiership season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 5, 2026, 10:37 AM

Last updated Aug 5, 2026

Larne manager supports timely start of Irish Premiership season

Summary

Larne manager Gary Haveron expressed relief over the Irish Premiership and Championship seasons starting on time after a Northern Ireland Football League general meeting approved key proposals. The meeting followed a legal challenge from Banbridge Town regarding league restructuring. Haveron endorsed the decisions, calling them sensible and expressing eagerness for the weekend matches. Larne also remains focused on their participation in European competition, following a goalless draw against FC Iberia 1999 in the Europa League.

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By the Numbers

•NIFL proposals approved to avoid delayed league start
•Larne drew 0-0 against FC Iberia 1999 in Europa League
•Haveron emphasizes importance of the domestic league
•Legal challenge threatened league structure prior to approval
•Larne supports potential move to summer football format

Latest Updates

10:37 AMYahoo Sports — 'Common sense' to start league on time - Haveron

What they're saying

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Larne manager Gary Haveron says the prevention of a delayed start to the Irish Premiership and Championship seasons is the "best solution" after proposals put forward by the Northern Ireland Football League were approved on Tuesday night.
— Yahoo Sports

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