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"Who can save Glenavon? Paddy McLaughlin gone as boss after winless start to the season" is an episode of Kicking Match: An Irish League Podcast. Runtime 1 hr 26 min. Published September 30, 2025. Hit play above to stream it here, or open the free Spot Sports app for background play and offline downloads.
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For the third season on the bounce there's a managerial change at Glenavon. Following a heralded start to his time in charge of the Lurgan Blues, Paddy McLaughlin follows in the footsteps of Gary Hamilton and Stephen McDonnell in leaving the club after a difficult start to a campaign. What went wrong on this occasion and what direction which Glenavon turn to in order to save their top flight status?
Dave Watt joins the pod to chat all things Glenavon as well as recap the latest games.

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