Gary Haveron Explained

Gary Haveron
Birth Date:6 March 1981
Birth Place:Northern Ireland
Manageryears1:2013–2016
Managerclubs1:Carrick Rangers
Manageryears2:2016–2018
Managerclubs2:Glentoran
Manageryears3:2024
Managerclubs3:Larne (interim)

Gary Haveron (born 6 March 1981) is a Northern Irish football manager and former footballer who is assistant manager at NIFL Premiership club Larne.

Playing career

Haveron joined the youth academy of English side Wolves at the age of 16.[1]

Managerial career

On 23 September 2013, Haveron was appointed as manager of Carrick Rangers. During the 2014-15 season, he led the club to a treble, winning the NIFL Championship, the Steel & Sons Cup, and the Irish Intermediate Cup.[2] In the 2015-16 season, Haveron guided Carrick Rangers to a 10th-place finish in the NIFL Premiership, avoiding relegation having started the final matchday bottom of the table.[3] On 23 May 2016, Haveron resigned from his position as manager.[4]

On 28 September 2016, Haveron was appointed as manager of Glentoran following the resignation of Alan Kernaghan.[5] On 21 February 2018, Haveron was sacked after a 2-1 defeat at home to Ards,[6] after which a section of Glentoran supporters staged a protest calling for the board to go.[7]

In June 2019 Haveron took up the role of Academy Director at Larne, before being appointed on a full-time basis in July 2020.[8] In April 2023, Haveron was promoted to Tiernan Lynch’s backroom staff with the club's first team.[9] On 18 November 2024, Haveron was appointed as interim manager of Larne after Tiernan Lynch left the club to join Derry City,[10] managing the club for a 1-0 defeat against NK Olimpija Ljubljana in the UEFA Europa Conference League.[11] After the appointment of Nathan Rooney as Larne manager, Haveron was promoted to the role of assistant manager.[12]

Style of play

Haveron mainly operated as a defender. He was known for his "distribution under pressure".[13]

Personal life

Haveron is a native of Larne, Northern Ireland. Haveron has been married. He has a son.[14]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Full-Time Football was Life on Razor Edge for Gary.. But he Loved Challenge; The MOTD Interview: Maxie Swain in Talks to Larne Tech's Gary Haveron . Mirror.
  2. Web site: IRISH LEAGUE: Haveron to be named Glentoran manager. 2024-07-27 . News Letter . en.
  3. Web site: Warrenpoint Town relegated in dramatic end to Premiership. 2024-07-27 . BBC Sport NI. en.
  4. Web site: Irish Premiership: Haveron quits as Carrick Rangers boss. 2024-07-27 . BBC Sport NI. en.
  5. Web site: Glentoran appoint Gary Haveron as new manager. 2024-07-27 . BBC Sport NI. en.
  6. Web site: Glentoran sack manager Gary Haveron after 17 months in charge. 2024-07-27 . BBC Sport NI. en.
  7. Web site: Manager Gary Haveron determined to revive Glentoran's fortunes. 2024-07-27 . Larne F.C.. en.
  8. Web site: Gary Haveron appointed as full-time Academy Director. 2024-07-27 . BBC Sport NI. en.
  9. Web site: Haveron promoted to Senior Coaching Team. Larne F.C. . en.
  10. Web site: Tiernan & Seamus Lynch set for Inver exit. Larne F.C. . en.
  11. Web site: Single goal seals Ljubljana defeat. Larne F.C. . en.
  12. Web site: Nathan Rooney appointed Larne boss. Larne F.C. . en.
  13. Web site: Haveron has the look of a professional. South Wales Echo.
  14. Web site: Irish League Lives: Gary Haveron reflects on the highs of success with Carrick Rangers to the challenges of trying to restore Glentoran’s fear factor. belfasttelegraph.co.uk.

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