Portadown HubPortadown have appointed David Jeffrey as their new manager. Jeffrey will take over at the end of the season, replacing interim boss Gary Thompson.
What happened?
David Jeffrey, who departed Ballymena United in 2023, will bring his experience to Shamrock Park. He will be joined by David Douglas, who comes in as head of recruitment and football operations.
Why it matters for Portadown
Jeffrey has enjoyed success in his previous roles at Linfield and Ballymena United. He guided the Blues to nine league titles and seven Irish Cups.
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| League standing | 9th in Premiership, 36 pts, 11W-3D-19L from 33 games |
| Recent form | WWLDD |
| Last result | Bangor 2-4 Portadown (2026-04-25) |
What comes next?
Jeffrey will take over at the conclusion of this campaign, with Thompson in charge for this Saturday's final league game against Bangor. As of 25 Jun 2026, Portadown are preparing for the new season with Jeffrey at the helm.
