Glentoran FC have been advised by the IFA that tickets for the Irish Cup final will only be available via Ticketmaster, the IFA having confirmed that they are contractually bound to use Ticketmaster.
The board of Glentoran FC have significant concerns over the lack of communication, issues surrounding spectator safety and cost to supporters. These concerns have been raised with the IFA and we, along with representatives from Portadown FC, will meet the IFA next week. Ticketmaster will also be present. We have been advised that tickets will NOT go on sale before this meeting.
Glentoran FC are fully in favour of the introduction of technology that reduces administration, improves equity of access and that has a positive impact on spectator safety, provided this does not come at an unreasonable cost to clubs and our supporters.