Glentoran Gazette contributor and former editor, John Grayden, first saw the Glens play in May, 1959. In this series he picks imaginary sides from throughout the years in a random selection of categories. A few are factual while most are subjective and by no means definitive. While has seen the majority of the players in action, a few from earlier eras are included because of their contribution to the club’s history.
The club and the Glentoran Superstore have recently received a high number of enquiries as to release and availability of Glentoran home and away kits for the 2020/21 season. Understandably, as the kit is usually unveiled and released for sale each July.
The unique conditions prevailing in recent months means that there have been inevitable delays in the production of our new kits. But we have used the time to work closely with Chris Morgan (Clubsport NI) and Umbro to design and prepare two exciting new kits we know our supporters will love and wear with pride.
The latest of Brian McClelland's compelling series of articles on significant figures from Glentoran's history. Many thanks to the Glentoran Supporters Committee (1923) for use of this material.
The June draw for the Glentoran 200 Club was made on Thursday 2nd July. The winners are as follows:
In this new series we plan to bring extended interviews with some of Glentoran’s greatest ever players, speaking to Media Director Ian Clarke about many interesting aspects of their long, trophy laden careers with the Glens.
This is the seventh in a series where notable Glentoran players of the past name the team they would pick from the players they played alongside during their careers in the Irish League.
With Executive Covid-19 restrictions partially eased, it was back to business on Tuesday for the Glens Academy Under 12s boys' team as they joined Stephen Lowry for a training session at the Hanwood Centre.
As their session drew to a close they were joined by three of our young first team players for a chat and a question and an impromptu answer session.
Everyone at Glentoran wishes a very happy Birthday to lifelong Glenman Eddie Harvey, who celebrates 80 years today (30th June).
The Board of Directors of Glentoran Football Club are pleased to confirm that following the recent investigation by an independent panel appointed by NIFL, we have received formal confirmation that Glentoran had not broken any NIFL rules and that the matter is now closed.
The correspondence from NIFL stated:
“Following lengthy consideration, the Independent Panel has determined that no action be taken against Glentoran FC.
Glentoran Gazette contributor and former editor, John Grayden, first saw the Glens play in May, 1959. In this series he picks imaginary sides from throughout the years in a random selection of categories. A few are factual while most are subjective and by no means definitive. While he has seen the majority of the players in action, a few from other eras are included because of their contributions to the club’s history.
