Portadown's former player Liam Dunne has died at the age of 54.

What happened?

Dunne played for Portadown in 1999, making 22 appearances and winning a Charity Shield medal. He also featured in the club's Uefa Cup games against CSKA Sofia.

Tribute from Portadown

Portadown Football Club is deeply saddened to learn of Dunne's passing, offering thoughts, prayers, and condolences to his family. The club's current league standing is 9th in the Northern Ireland Premiership, with 36 points from 33 games, and a recent form of WWLDD. Their last result was a 4-2 win against Bangor on 2026-04-25.

Career highlights

Dunne's career spanned several clubs, including Crusaders, Bohemians, Dundalk, and St Johnstone. He won championships and cups with Crusaders, and was described as a 'club legend' by their chairman, Mark Langhammer. | Club | Years | | --- | --- | | Crusaders | 1994-1999 | | Portadown | 1999-2000 | | Bohemians | | | Dundalk | | | St Johnstone | |

Condolences from Crusaders

Crusaders chairman Mark Langhammer led the tributes to Dunne, describing him as a 'club legend' who 'lit up the pitch every game'. The football world has lost a legend, and Portadown and Crusaders offer their sincere condolences to Dunne's family.