Larne, the reigning Irish Premiership champions, face a tough defence of their title as they head into the new season. The Inver Reds have been crowned champions three times in the past four years, but this season they will be looking to make it four from five. However, they face a significant challenge in replacing the goals scored by star striker Andy Ryan, who has left the club.
What happened?
The summer transfer window has been a busy one for Larne, with the club signing several new players in an attempt to strengthen their squad. However, the loss of Andy Ryan will be a significant blow to the team's attacking prowess.
Why it matters for Larne
The loss of Andy Ryan will be a major concern for Larne's manager, Gary Haveron, as the team looks to maintain their dominance in the Irish Premiership. The club will need to find a way to replace the goals scored by Ryan, who was a key player for the team last season.
What comes next?
The new season is just around the corner, with Larne's first match of the season taking place on August 14th. The team will be looking to get off to a strong start and maintain their title defence. However, they face a tough challenge in the form of their rivals, Coleraine, who have been strengthening their squad in the summer transfer window.
Next fixture: vs Crusaders FC (at home, 2026-12-12) (12th in the table).
