Gary Haveron
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 6 March 1981 | ||
| Place of birth | 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 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]
References
- ^ "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.