Glenavon and long serving manager Gary Hamilton have parted company, the club has announced.

In a statement released on Wednesday evening, the club said:-

"Glenavon Football Club confirms that following discussions during this week Gary Hamilton has vacated the post of Manager with immediate effect.

The Board of Directors sincerely thanks Gary for his twelve years as Manager. The Hamilton era included many memorable moments which will be part of our Club’s history including two Irish Cup triumphs, four 3rd place finishes in the Premiership and European qualification on four occasions.

The Board wishes Gary every good fortune in the future.

As a consequence of Gary Hamilton’s departure Assistant Manager Paul McAreavey and coaches Mark Ferguson and Chris Atkinson have resigned. The club thanks them for their services."

Hamilton's last game in charge was a 3-1 defeat to Dungannon Swifts at the weekend, leaving the club 11th in the Sports Direct Premiership with only one league win to their credit so far this season.

Next up for Glenavon is a home game with Carrick Rangers on Saturday, kick-off 3pm.