
Goalkeeper Andrew Mills has signed a new 18-month contract with Glentoran Football Club.
The experienced English shot-stopper has committed his future to the BetMcLean Oval, with the deal keeping him at the club until the end of the 2025/26 season.
Andrew Mills joined the Glens in July 2024 following decade-long career in Swedish football, including spells at Arnäs IF, Friska Viljor, IFK Östersund and Östersund FK.
Since his arrival, the 31-year-old has made six appearances, including a clean sheet on his Sports Direct Premiership debut against Portadown in December and playing every minute of the club’s run to the County Antrim Shield Final.
Speaking about his new contract Andrew Mills said: “I’ve thoroughly enjoyed my time at Glentoran so far. From the moment I arrived, the players, staff and fans have made me feel incredibly welcome, and that support has meant so much to me.
“Extending my stay here was an easy decision—this is a big club with a proud history, and you can genuinely feel the momentum building under Declan and his coaching team. There’s a clear sense of ambition, progress and togetherness throughout the club and it’s exciting to be part of it.
“Working with Dan and Elliott daily has been great. Dan is a brilliant goalkeeper and we push each other to improve every single day. Elliott, as a club legend and a top-class goalkeeping coach, has really helped me continue to develop as a player.
“My league debut against Portadown, where I secured a clean sheet, is a personal highlight so far and I’ve also loved playing every minute of our run to the final of the County Antrim Shield.
“I’m an ambitious goalkeeper, and my focus is on continuing to push Dan, challenging myself and earning more opportunities to play. Declan is building something truly special here and you can feel it throughout the club. I’m fully committed to contributing to its success both on and off the pitch.”
Securing Andrew Mills until the end of the 2025/26 season is another step in Glentoran owner Ali Pour’s ambitious vision of building a squad capable of consistently challenging for silverware under Declan Devine’s leadership.
This follows the contract extension of Hungarian goalkeeper Dániel Gyollai, the January signings of Christie Pattisson, Shane McEleney, and Ciarán Coll, and new deals for James Singleton, James Douglas, Cameron Palmer, and Devine himself.
Declan Devine, First Team Manager, said: “Andrew has been an integral part of our goalkeeping unit since joining Glentoran. He is a superb professional whose work ethic, quality and attitude are exactly what we look for in a Glentoran player.
“While Dan has been in exceptional form this season, Andrew has performed brilliantly every time he’s stepped in. His patience, professionalism and commitment has been first class and his decision to extend his stay is a massive boost for the club.
“To have two top-class goalkeepers competing for one jersey is a real asset to the club. Andrew and Dan push each other to raise their standards every single day and that healthy competition reflects the professional environment we are building here.”
Paul Millar, Sporting Director, added: “Andrew is a talented goalkeeper with a wealth of experience and it’s fantastic to have him sign on for another 18 months. His decision to stay shows his belief in the direction this club is heading.
“He’s a key member of the squad and represents the values we want at Glentoran – a player who plays for the badge, supports their teammates and strives for success. Andrew’s quality, professionalism and dedication have been evident since day on, and his contract extension is a reflection of the trust and belief we have in him.”