Struggling Glenavon agree five year investment plan with Football International

Glenavon FC has announced a strategic partnership with Football International Limited, which will acquire a majority shareholding in the club through a staged investment programme over five years, subject to shareholder approval and the completion of regulatory and other approval processes. The Irish League side said shareholders were asked to attend a meeting on Wednesday January 28 at 8pm in The Bedeck Suite to discuss and decide on the proposed investment, with the club’s officers and board of directors backing the proposal while stressing the final decision rests with shareholders. A Glenavon spokesperson said: “This is a very positive step for Glenavon FC. Football International Limited share our belief in the Club, our community, and our future. "The staged investment model gives the Club stability and clarity, while allowing us to plan responsibly and ambitiously. Most importantly, this partnership is built on respect for Glenavon’s heritage and a shared desire to see the Club thrive again."We would also like to thank Alexander Jarvis of Blackridge Sports LLC for all his help making this deal happen.” A Football International Limited spokesperson said: “Glenavon Football Club is a club with real history, identity, and potential. Our commitment is long-term. By investing over a five-year period, we aim to provide stability, strengthen the Club’s foundations, and support sustainable growth."We believe success comes from working collaboratively with supporters, staff, and the wider community, and we are excited to begin this journey with Glenavon.” Glenavon said the investment will be delivered progressively “ensuring stability, continuity, and responsible long-term planning”, with the aim of strengthening the club’s foundations while it continues to compete on and off the pitch. The club said the strategy will focus on strengthening its financial position, improving commercial performance and revenue generation, supporting football operations and infrastructure, and reinforcing Glenavon’s role in the community. Glenavon also said both parties are committed to protecting the club’s “heritage, traditions, and identity”, adding that the name, colours, crest and home will remain central to its future and that supporter engagement will be a key part of the process.