Larne prepares to defend Irish Premiership title amid player losses
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 2, 2026, 10:15 PM
Last updated Aug 2, 2026
Larne FC will commence their 2026-27 Irish Premiership campaign following a title-winning season. The club, led by manager Gary Haveron, seeks to overcome the departure of key striker Andy Ryan, who scored 70 goals in 121 appearances. While the team aims to defend their Gibson Cup title, they also strive for their first Irish Cup victory. New signings include Josh Ukek, Sam McClelland, Montel Gibson, and Kevin O'Hara. Their initial fixtures include matches against Bangor, Coleraine, Limavady United, Ballymena United, and Glentoran.
- •Larne finished last season in 1st place.
- •Andy Ryan, a key player, has departed for Scotland.
- •Team has made several new signings for the season.
- •Larne is targeting their first Irish Cup title.
- 10:15 PMYahoo Sports — Larne 26-27 preview: Inver Reds aim to defend Irish Premiership title
"BBC Sport NI looks at Larne's prospects for the 2026-27 season.
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