Match Preview
Glentoran face Linfield in what is undoubtedly the biggest fixture in the Danske Bank Premiership this weekend.
News
Tomorrow's Gazette
The first Big Two encounter of the season, a new era at the Oval and we have a Gazette for you to match the occasion. As well as all the usual features there’s the second part of Brian McClelland’s tale of Glentoran’s Russian striker Louis Bookman, another of football friendship across the divide, news of the Legends’ latest venture to Scotland and, of course, the thoughts of our new first team manager Gary Haveron as he embarks on his Glentoran career.
There’s always a big demand for the Gazette on a Big Two afternoon so make sure you don’t miss out!
Traffic Information
We would like to advise fans travelling on the M3 tomorrow that the road is due to be closed and that alternative routes should be used. This will impact both sets of fans therefore please leave plenty of time for your journey.
Gary Haveron interview
Glentoran's new manager spoke to Glens TV at the Oval this afternoon....
Listen to the whole interview HERE
Gary Haveron appointed as new manager
Glentoran FC is delighted to announce the appointment of Gary Haveron as team manager with immediate effect. Gary will have responsibility for playing matters at all levels throughout the club.
Additional Ticket Outlet
The Convenience Store on Belmont Road (formerly Dawsons) are now selling tickets for Saturday's Danske Bank Premeirship fixture v Linfield.
They have a supply of Adult terrace tickets priced at £9.
Tickets are also available from all our other outlets and the Glentoran Superstore at the Oval (Thurs 4:30pm - 7:30pm).
There are still tickets available at all of our outlets. Click HERE for the full list of where you can purchase a ticket for Saturday's game.
Cougars Away Kit
The 2016/17 Away Kit commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the Detroit Cougars will go on sale this Saturday 1st October at 10am from Glentoran Superstore.
Pre-orders can be made with full payment on Thursday ( 29th) between 4:30pm and 7:30pm.
Coaching Staff
Following a meeting this afternoon our Assistant Manager Tiernan Lynch and First Team Coach Seamus Lynch have left the club by mutual consent.
Glentoran FC would like to thank Tiernan and Seamus for their service, particularly their important contribution to the tactical preparation for our Irish Cup victories in 2013 and 2015. We wish Tiernan and Seamus all the very best for their futures in football and beyond.
Ballymena United 4-1 Glentoran
Glentoran, majestic in the first half, conceded 4 second half goals in the second at the Ballymena Showgrounds this afternoon. It was, as the old football cliche goes, a game of two halves and Ballymena United ended up deserved winners; their first league victory over the Glens at the Showgrounds for almost a decade!
Shield Draw
Glentoran will face Crusaders at the Oval in the quarter final of the Toals Co Antrim Shield.
The game will be played on Tuesday 25th October 2016, kick-off 7:45pm.
The full draw:
Ballymena Utd v Ards
Linfield v Cliftonville
Glentoran v Crusaders
PSNI v Albert Foundry