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"Glenavon Takeover: Can Investment turn them into Contenders?" is an episode of Kicking Match: An Irish League Podcast. Runtime 1 hr 44 min. Published February 3, 2026. Hit play above to stream it here, or open the free Spot Sports app for background play and offline downloads.
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Michael Scott, former Editor at Newry Reporter and Bandbridge Chronicle, joins the podcast to react to the announcement that Glenavon is the latest club set to agree to investment. Football International Limited have agreed to a deal which will seem them acquire a majority shareholding in the Club.Could this change their fortunes? Why would Glenavon be appealing to an investor? Who are Football International Limited? Is there questions around how much they can invest? And is Glenavon agreeing to a takeover a sign all clubs are open to business?
Plus, a recap of the January transfer window and a preview of the Irish Cup 6th Round.

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