Larne's former player Lee Bonis has left the club, and former Portadown manager Matthew Tipton believes the Invermen will struggle to find a replacement with a similar impact.

What happened?

The exit of Lee Bonis has raised concerns about Larne's ability to fill the void. Matthew Tipton, Bonis' former boss at Portadown, thinks Larne made a shrewd investment in signing Bonis.

Why it matters for Larne

Larne currently sits 1st in the Premiership with 73 points from 33 games, having scored 60 goals and conceded 22. Their recent form has been impressive, with a 2-game winning run and a 8-0 win over Dungannon Swifts on 2026-04-25. | Category | Stat | | --- | --- | | League Standing | 1st | | Points | 73 | | Goals Scored | 60 | | Goals Conceded | 22 |

What comes next?

Larne will need to find a suitable replacement for Bonis to maintain their lead at the top of the Premiership. With a 4-point gap over Glentoran, Larne will be looking to continue their winning run. Their recent form has been WDWLW, with 3 wins and 2 draws in their last 5 games.