Legends reopen Ron Manley Suite
Three years after its opening, the Ron Manley Suite in the Bet McLean Oval was rededicated last night before our home Danske Bank Premiership win over Ballymena United.
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Another Jenkins hat trick as Wee Glens progress
A third consecutive hat trick for Jordan Jenkins (that's a hat trick in each of the three matches he's played since signing from Glenavon in July) continued his wonderful start to the season as Glentoran Seconds progressed in the Steel & Sons Cup with a 4-1 away win over Shankill Juniors this afternoon.
The Wee Glens' other goal came from first team squad member Ben Cushnie,
Glentoran 4-1 Ballymena Utd
An opening goal from Robbie McDaid and a Conor McMenamin hattrick gave the Glens a comfortable win at the Bet McLean Oval in tonight's Danske Bank Premiership clash.
There was just one change to the starting line up from last Saturday's game at Cliftonville; Conor McMenamin coming in to replace Rory Donnelly.
Linfield Ladies 0-9 Glentoran Women
A second emphatic victory over Linfield Ladies in a matter of weeks took a rampant Glentoran side back to the summit of the Danske Bank Women’s Premiership table on goal difference with two games left to play in this season’s quest to retain the league trophy.
Match Preview: Glentoran v Ballymena United
Friday 10th September 2021
Kick Off 7.45pm
Tomorrow night we finally welcome the wider Glentoran support back to the Bet McLean Oval for a competitive fixture for the first time in eighteen months.
Ballymena have undergone a major overhaul of their squad this summer, with 9 new signings made and 11 departures.
Most notable of the departures was, of course, our signing of talismanic front man Shay McCartan, with goalkeeper Ross Glendinning also swapping Warden Street for the Oval.
Brand New Look for the Gazette
A striking cover by Beth Stafford is the face of a new-look, 40-page Glentoran Gazette for the 2021/22 season. Inside, the programme’s publishers, the Glentoran Supporters' Committee (1923), call for the introduction of hockey-style sin-bins, Gael Bigirimana tells us why he loves Belfast, Matthew Brown catches up with Glentoran Women’s legend Kelly Bailie, Philip Stevenson hears from 1960s superstar, Terry Conroy, while Eddy Patrick finds out how Jeff King became the club’s kitman.
Fixture Changes
Timings for the following three Danske Bank Premiership matches have been changed as below. This has been done at the request of NIFL.
Saturday 9 October 5:30pm - Larne v Glentoran
Saturday 16 October 5:30pm - Glentoran v Coleraine
Friday 29 October 7:45pm - Carrick Rangers v Glentoran
Supporter Update: Ballymena United match
Supporters will not require tickets for this Friday evening’s home game with Ballymena United at the Bet McLean Oval.
2021-22 Player Shirt Sponsorship
The 2021/22 draw for individual player shirt sponsorship will take place this Friday (10th Sept) in the Glentoran Premier Lounge at the Bet McLean Oval at 6pm prior to our match v Ballymena United. The results and video will be posted here and on the club's social media channels.
Anyone interested in sponsoring a match worn shirt - either home or away - please contact Ruth at superstore@glentoran.com before Friday
Glens Legends play for Titanic Tigers
Glentoran Legends were in action today, playing Orangefield Old Boys in a game in aid of the Titanic Tigers Special Olympics Club. They won by 2-0 with Jason Hill netting both. The game was played in great spirit and although the Legends may have won. The real winner was the charity.
