Hamilton highlights Murray's strong Glenavon start as striker prepares to face former club

Glenavon manager Gary Hamilton following Saturday's 3-2 win over Linfield. Pic by Pacemaker.

Stephen Murray will face familiar opposition in his next bid to build momentum towards a bright future at Glenavon.

The January signing may be new to life at Mourneview Park but is set to share the pitch tonight alongside past playing colleagues when Warrenpoint Town come to Lurgan.

The striker’s immediate impact has attracted praise from manager Gary Hamilton.

“You do your homework on every signing but it is part of football that some simply take longer than others to settle in at a new club,” said Hamilton. “But, all credit to Stephen, he has been excellent.

“We felt his strengths would complement our existing players and suit the style of play we try to produce.

“He has assists to his name, settled in really well within the gameplan and is now only missing goals but has come very close.

“Stephen is such an unselfish player and must be a dream for his team-mates as he will always try to do what is best for the team in any situation.

“Marc Griffin and Bobby Burns have been excellent up top but Stephen offers us that different option to play alongside Andrew Mitchell or in his place depending on circumstances.”