Tomorrow is a momentous day in the history of Glentoran FC.
This week commemorates Glentoran Football Club's 130th birthday and to mark the occasion, tomorrow's match at The Oval against Portadown will feature a special presentation from 2.40pm of many of our past greats.
Big game this Saturday at the Oval when we welcome Portadown to East Belfast for the first time this season. Time to get back in track!
We celebrate our 130 anniversary this week and hopefully all Glenmen/women come out in strength to support the club this weekend.
The Premier Lounge will open as normal at 12:30 and will have live coverage on all the screens for the big game at the Oval at 3pm. Happy Hour will be from 12:30 til 1:30 this week and same deals run as usual.
10% off all KUKRI merchandise for the month of October.
Opening hours this week:
Thursday 11th October 4pm to 8pm
Saturday 13th October 12.30pm to 5.30pm
The shirts to commemorate Glentoran FC 130th Anniversary will be released this Saturday. Anyone who has pre-ordered can collect their shirt from Ruth in the Superstore between 12:30 and 4:30pm.
Please note: Shirts will only be allocated when Full Payment is received.
Payment method on Saturday will be strictly CASH only.
ALL SHIRTS HAVE NOW BEEN SOLD.
Also - Opening Hours this week are as follows...
Thurs 11th October 4pm - 8pm
Saturday 13th October 12:30 - 5:30pm
Glentoran have been drawn away to Glenavon in the quarter final of the Irn Bru League Cup on Monday 5th November 2012.
The draw in full is:
Crusaders v Lisburn Distillery
Glenavon v Glentoran
Ballymena United v Linfield
Cliftonville v Portadown
With Jason Hill, Jimmy Callacher and Andrew Waterworth all missing through injury it was a much changed Glentoran side which took the field at Drumahoe to face Institute in the Irn-Bru League Cup.
Goalkeeping coach, David McClelland, met with Eddie Patterson at training last night and tendered his resignation. The club would like to place on record their thanks and appreciation for David’s 6 years service at Glentoran FC and wish him all the best for the future.
Glentoran Seconds have made an excellent start to the season and suffered just one defeat since they got underway in August. In the IFA Reserve League they are behind Ballinamallard United II's on goal difference but have an all important game in hand. (League table HERE)
Glentoran club captain, Colin Nixon, discharged himself from the Royal Victoria Hospital A&E Department last night as there was a 9 hour waiting time. Following an x-ray at the Mater Hospital today it has been confirmed that his nose was broken in the clash with Crusaders player, Timmy Adamson. Colin will require surgery but has told manager, Eddie Patterson that he intends to play on until the surgery date is confirmed.
Glentoran struggled to match recent performances this afternoon in their Danske Bank Premiership match at Seaview against Crusaders and eventually succumbed to a 2-0 defeat. After a reasonably bright start, The Glens were hit by a long ball over the top which was finished by Jordan Owens on the 7th minute. The Glentoran defence will be disappointed to see a long ball get over the top so easily but nobody can deny credit to Owens who finished powerfully and accurately in off the post.
