Match Preview: Glenavon v Glentoran
Friday 19th January
Kick Off 7.45pm
Third meeting of the season on Friday evening when we travel to Mourneview Park.
News
Player News: Casey goes on loan
The club has agreed to Dundela’s request to take Casey Smyth on loan until the end of this season.
Casey is a Northern Ireland U18 under national. He is under professional contract until the end of 2024/25 season and the manager has agreed that it would be beneficial for the player to get regular game time in the PlayrFit Championship before returning to fight for his place at Glentoran next season.
Fixture News: Forthcoming televised matches
The following Glentoran matches will be televised live on the BBC iPlayer:
- Ballymacash Rangers (A) - Clearer Water Irish Cup, Friday 2nd February
- Cliftonville (H) - Sports Direct Premiership, Tuesday 6th February
Both games will kick off at 7.45pm.
Ali Pour speaks to supporters
Glentoran Majority shareholder was at the Bet McLean Oval on Saturday, celebrating his birthday with his family at our 6-0 win over Coleraine. While here, Ali spoke exclusively to GlensTV.
Glentoran 6–0 Coleraine
An excellent performance from Glentoran at the Bet Mclean Oval this afternoon comfortably ensured all three points for the home side. A birthday treat for our majority shareholder Ali Pour who was in the stand with his family.
With Aaron McCarey suspended, Ollie Webber started in goal, Aidan Wilson returned after suspension for the injured Aaron Wightman, and we had the very welcome sight of a returning Rhys Marshall on the subs bench.
Transfer News: Charlie Returns
We are delighted to welcome Charlie Lindsay back to the Bet McLean Oval.
Tomorrow's Gazette
Last week's match winner Junior is Beth Stafford's cover star in the latest edition of the Glentoran Gazette for tomorrow's Premiership clash with Coleraine. Inside we have the lowdown on the Bannsiders and manager Warren Feeney warns that they remain a danger despite a poor run of form. The 1923 Committee take issue with those in power outside the game who try to use it to their own ends while John Grayden has an innovative idea for future Irish Cups, has a look at our sixth round opponents Ballymacash Rangers and contemplates the latest debate on an Irish League salary cap. And after J
Match Preview: Glentoran v Coleraine
Saturday 13h January
Kick Off 3.00pm
Fifth plays sixth at the Bet McLean Oval as we face each other for the third time this season in the Sports Direct Premiership.
Player News: Sean Murray departs on loan.
Sean Murray has departed for Cork City on loan for the rest of this season.
A recurring injury has restricted Sean to just 48 apppearances for Glentoran since signing from Dundalk in the January 2022 transfer window, scoring two goals.
We wish Sean all the very best for his loan period.
Glentoran Women: Welcome 3 new signings
Glentoran Women’s preparations for the 2024 season were ramped up this weekend with the signings of Sofie Keenan and Aimee Neal. Both girls are currently regular members of the Northern Ireland U19 squad.
Sofie (17) is a left back who joins us from Linfield. She joined the Blues in 2021 and where she was a regular first team starter last season. She is from Warrenpoint.