Glentoran transfer window review

2024-25 League position: 3rd

Manager: Declan Devine

Next five fixtures: Ballymena United (A) - 6 September; Linfield (H) - 12 September; Coleraine (A) - 20 September; Larne (H) - 27 September; Cliftonville (A) - 4 October

Glentoran, like Coleraine have acted decisively in the transfer market and did much of their business early on to offset the departures of some big players and move on some of those deemed surplus to requirements.

Jordan Stewart has returned to the Oval, a decade on from leaving for Swindon, and whilst many fans weren't too happy with the deal his performances so far for the Glens have certainly changed their mind.

Daniel Larmour has followed him to the Glens from Crusaders and looks a good acquisition to try and replace Kodi Lyons-Foster, who was named in the team of the season last year.

Alongside him in that team of the season was goalkeeper Daniel Gyollai, who has returned to Hungary and midfielder Fuad Sule, who has gone to Persis Solo.

Alex Mills has performed admirably so far for the top of the table Glens, keeping four clean sheets in five games and making some big saves, whilst Josh Kelly's return to fitness has given them more defensive midfield options as they look to replace Sule.

And in 34-year-old Pat Hoban, Glentoran have added a proven goalscorer who Devine labelled a "major coup" as they look to address their long-standing goalscoring problems, although he has had an early season injury and has made a solitary appearance off the bench.

As ever, Devine will be tasked with getting a good tune out of his new players to keep on the right side of an expectant fanbase.

2025-26 signings so far: Liam Burt (unattached), Jordan Stewart (Crusaders), Pat Hoban (Derry City), Daniel Larmour (Crusaders), Peter Urminsky (St Mirren, loan), Ryan Cooney (Crewe Alexandra), MJ Kamson-Kamara (Lincoln City, loan)

2025-26 departures so far: Fuad Sule (Persis Solo), Kodi Lyons-Foster (Coleraine), Finley Thorndike (Crusaders), Wassim Aouachria (unattached), Jay Donnelly (Newington), Niall McGinn (Peterhead), Patrick McClean (Sligo Rovers), Daniel Gyollai (Kolorcity Kazincbarcika), Theo McToal (Ballyclare Comrades), Harry Murphy (Glenavon)