Glentoran are looking for a new manager after Declan Devine left the east Belfast club just six games into the current Irish Premiership season. Devine had been in charge for two-and-a-half years, guiding the team to victory in the County Antrim Shield during the 2024-25 campaign. However, the club struggled in the league this season, and his departure has left them searching for a new leader to stabilize the team and end a 17-year wait for league success. One name being strongly linked with the managerial vacancy is Tiernan Lynch, a former manager of Larne and Derry City. Lynch previously led Inver Reds to consecutive Irish Premiership titles and helped them reach the Uefa Conference League for the first time. However, his time at Derry City was less successful, and he left after less than two years. Lynch has prior ties to Glentoran, having worked as an assistant manager between 2012 and 2016. Rodney McAree is another potential candidate who has already proven his ability with Glentoran. During his short time as manager, he secured European football by leading the club to a Europa Conference League play-off spot after a third-place finish in the 2022-23 season. McAree left after five months to take charge of Dungannon Swifts, his hometown club, where he has since led them to their first-ever Irish Cup victory. Cliftonville’s current manager, Jim Magilton, is also being considered. Magilton has brought success to the north Belfast side since joining in 2023, winning both the Irish Cup and League Cup. However, the future of Magilton may be uncertain if the Toronto Investment Group’s planned takeover of Cliftonville moves forward as expected. Other names being linked with the managerial position include Gary Hamilton and Tim McCann. Hamilton, a former player at Glenavon, has been connected with several Irish Premiership vacancies since leaving his role as a player in 2023. He currently manages Ballymacash Rangers in the Conference League, where he has brought success. McCann, who has a long history with Glentoran as a player and coach, is also being considered. He has an in-depth understanding of the club and its challenges, having worked under both McAree and Devine in recent years. Mick McDermott, who previously managed Glentoran and led them to the Irish Cup in 2020, is also under consideration for a potential return. McDermott is currently working as an assistant coach with the Ghana national team and was part of the staff during the recent World Cup. While some fans may be divided over his possible return, it remains a possibility that could surprise many.