Glentoran left-back Danny Amos has committed his future to the club by signing a contract extension, keeping him at the BetMcLean Oval until the end of the 2025/26 season.
Since joining the Glens in August 2024, the 25-year-old former Northern Ireland U21 international has been a standout performer for the club, making 30 appearances and contributing four goals and seven assists.
Amos played a key role in Glentoran’s recent County Antrim Shield triumph, ending the club’s five-year wait for a trophy and has helped the Glens secure a place in the BetMcLean Cup Final and a Quarter-Final berth in the Clearer Water Irish Cup.
The former Doncaster Rovers, Port Vale and Grimsby Town defender has become a firm fan favourite with his dead-ball ability and attacking contributions from left-back. His match-winning stoppage-time strike against Dungannon Swifts last weekend only further cemented his status as one of Glentoran’s key players this season.
Discussing his contract extension, Danny Amos said: "Signing this contract extension is an incredible feeling. It allows me to put any speculation about my future to rest and focus entirely on what promises to be an exciting and crucial period for the team. With key league fixtures ahead, as well as the BetMcLean Cup Final and the Clearer Water Irish Cup Quarter-Final, we have everything to play for.
“One of the key reasons I committed my future to Glentoran is Declan Devine and his plans for the club. His short-term ambition is clear, he wants us to win the BetMcLean Cup Final, the Clearer Water Irish Cup and finish as high as possible in the league.
“But just as importantly, his long-term plan is to build a team that can sustain success, develop as a group and bring this club back to where it belongs. I have no doubt that under his leadership, we can achieve great things.
"From the moment I arrived at the BetMcLean Oval, I’ve felt at home. This has been an outstanding first season so far and I’ve loved every moment of my football here. This is a special club with a fantastic squad of players, an outstanding manager and coaching staff, and incredibly passionate supporters. I’m determined to ensure we finish the season on a high by securing a strong league position and, hopefully, add more silverware to this great club."
Declan Devine, Glentoran's First Team Manager said: “We are absolutely delighted that Danny has committed his future to Glentoran. Since his arrival, he’s been exceptional on and off the pitch. His left foot is a wand and his ability to produce something special at any moment makes him an invaluable asset. He has already provided crucial goals and assists this season, quickly making him a firm fan favourite.
“Securing Danny for at least another season is a huge statement of intent that reflects our ambition to build something special here. Retaining top-quality players like Danny is vital and his influence, both defensively and offensively, is a major asset. I have no doubt he will remain a key part of our success moving forward.”
Amos becomes the latest key player to commit his future to Glentoran, joining David Fisher, Dániel Gyollai, Andrew Mills, James Singleton, James Douglas, Cameron Palmer and manager Declan Devine in signing new deals.
In addition to securing key contract extensions, the club further strengthened its squad during the January transfer window with the signings of Joe Thomson, Christie Pattisson, Shane McEleney, Ciarán Coll and Nathaniel Ferris.
Paul Millar, Glentoran's Sporting Director added: “It’s fantastic to secure Danny’s future at the club. He has been a key player so far this season and his commitment to what we’re building here is a testament to the work being done by Declan and his coaching staff.
“Danny’s quality as a player is undeniable. He brings so much to this team. His technical ability, composure on the ball and attacking threat from left-back have been crucial this season. His pinpoint deliveries have created and scored crucial goals, while his defensive ability makes him a standout performer at both ends of the pitch.
“Our owner, Ali Pour, has been clear in his backing of our plans to build a competitive squad and securing Danny’s future was one of our key objectives. We must thank Ali for his continued support, which has allowed us to make important signings in the January transfer window and renew key contracts to set this club up for the long term.”
