Larne have completed the signing of Grenada international defender Greg Sandiford. The 21-year-old right-back joins the reigning Northern Ireland Premiership champions.
Sandiford arrives as a free agent following his departure from Coventry City, where he signed a professional contract in 2024 and featured for their under-21 side. His career began at Cambridge United, with subsequent loan spells at non-league clubs St Ives Town, Biggleswade Town, Royston Town, and Berkhamsted providing his first senior experience.
Greg Sandiford is a 21-year-old defender who has already earned three senior caps for the Grenada national team. He made his international debut earlier in 2024 and was part of the squad that faced the Republic of Ireland in a friendly match last May, a game which ended in a 5-0 defeat. Primarily a right-back, Sandiford adds a fresh option to Larne's defensive ranks as they look ahead to the new campaign. His profile as a young international with experience in the English academy system represents a specific type of recruitment for the club.
Sandiford becomes the latest addition to a busy summer of recruitment at Inver Park. He joins fellow new signings Sam McClelland, Josh Ukek, Jacob Carney, Montel Gibson, Kevin O'Hara, and Alex Wilkie. This influx of talent is designed to bolster a squad that finished first in the final 2025 Premiership table with 73 points from 33 games, winning 22, drawing 7, and losing 4. Their recent form of WDWLW and a commanding +38 goal difference, having scored 60 and conceded 22, secured the title by a four-point margin over Glentoran.
The signing comes at a pivotal moment for Larne, who are aiming to defend the Gibson Cup. The club's ambitions were highlighted by their extended European run this summer, which saw them play eight continental matches before their domestic season began. Their campaign ultimately ended with a Conference League play-off exit just last Thursday, a result described by coach Haveron as a significant disappointment.
Haveron addressed the European setback directly. "It’s a kick in the teeth to be so close, but you always have to have perspective in everything that you do," he told the Belfast News Letter. He emphasized the need for a quick response, adding, "We will have to dust ourselves down and we'll have to use this as motivation." The addition of Sandiford and the other new players is a clear part of that process, strengthening the group for the challenges ahead.
Every team starts the season aiming to win the league, and Larne are no exception. The club now turns its full focus to domestic matters, with the new signings integrated into a squad that already knows how to win. With the league standings showing Crusaders currently 11th, it presents an early opportunity for Larne to lay down a marker in their title defence. Fans can track the team's progress and the evolving league table on our standings page.
