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| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 6 March 1981 | ||
| Place of birth | Larne, Northern Ireland | ||
| Managerial career | |||
| Years | Team | ||
| 2013–2016 | Carrick Rangers | ||
| 2016–2018 | Glentoran | ||
| 2024 | Larne (interim) | ||
Gary Haveron (born 6 March 1981) is a Northern Irish football manager and former footballer who is first team manager at NIFL Premiership club Larne.
Playing career
[edit]Haveron joined the youth academy of English side Wolves at the age of 16.[1]
Managerial career
[edit]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
[edit]Haveron mainly operated as a defender. He was known for his "distribution under pressure".[13]
Personal life
[edit]Haveron is a native of Larne, Northern Ireland. Haveron has been married twice. He has a son.[14]
References
[edit]- ^ "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.
- ^ "IRISH LEAGUE: Haveron to be named Glentoran manager". News Letter. Retrieved 2024-07-27.
- ^ "Warrenpoint Town relegated in dramatic end to Premiership". BBC Sport NI. Retrieved 2024-07-27.
- ^ "Irish Premiership: Haveron quits as Carrick Rangers boss". BBC Sport NI. Retrieved 2024-07-27.
- ^ "Glentoran appoint Gary Haveron as new manager". BBC Sport NI. Retrieved 2024-07-27.
- ^ "Glentoran sack manager Gary Haveron after 17 months in charge". BBC Sport NI. Retrieved 2024-07-27.
- ^ "Manager Gary Haveron determined to revive Glentoran's fortunes". Larne F.C. Retrieved 2024-07-27.
- ^ "Gary Haveron appointed as full-time Academy Director". BBC Sport NI. Retrieved 2024-07-27.
- ^ "Haveron promoted to Senior Coaching Team". Larne F.C.
- ^ "Tiernan & Seamus Lynch set for Inver exit". Larne F.C.
- ^ "Single goal seals Ljubljana defeat". Larne F.C.
- ^ "Nathan Rooney appointed Larne boss". Larne F.C.
- ^ "Haveron has the look of a professional". South Wales Echo.
- ^ "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.