Glentoran are just one win away from the Irish Cup final. Wins against Ards (2-0), Armagh City (4-1) and Dungannon Swifts (3-0) have put the Glens within touching distance of their second final in 3 years.
Crusaders are the opponents for the Mourneview Park fixture and the Shore Road side go into the game as favourites. Top of the Danske Bank Premiership, the Crues have already taken 9 points from Glentoran in the 3 league meetings so far this season. They also won 2 of the 4 meetings last season with one game drawn and the other, a 3-0 win for the Glens at the Oval (you can see the goals from that game on BBC Sport NI HERE). But this isn't the Premiership......THIS IS THE IRISH CUP.
Eddie Patterson had hoped to be going into the game with a full strength squad to select from but unfortunately 4 of his young stars have been suffering from flu this week; George Gray, Willie Garrett, Stevie Gordon and Jordan Stewart. 2 of the 4 are extremely doubtful whilst a late decision will be made on the other 2. The remainder of the squad, including Barry Holland, back from his one game suspension, took part in training on Thursday night at the Blanchflower Stadium and are available for selection.
Another 'Moko Moment' would do very nicely. COYG.
Finally, we would remind supporters that this is an ALL TICKET game and we would also ask that all Glentoran fans follow the instructions of stewards & security personnel at Mourneview Park at all times.