Second half goals from Jonathan Smith and Fra McCaffrey gave Glentoran a vital three points in tight encounter at the Oval this afternoon. There were a couple of changes from the defeat at Portadown with Barry Holland and captain Stephen McAlorum returning to the side after suspension.
Glentoran kick-off a double header of home league ties as they welcome high-flying Cliftonville at The Oval tomorrow.
The Glens were on the wrong side of a 5-3 score-line as they fell to their sixth defeat of the season on Monday night’s rescheduled game.
A double from Curtis Allen and a strike from Marcus Kane was not enough for the visitors as Portadown claimed victory to close the gap to within three points between the pair.
After last year's very successful 'Homeless Appeal' Glentoran Football Club are once again organizing a collection for the local Homeless Community. This Saturday's home fixture against Cliftonville will be your last chance to donate items.
48 hours later than planned, Glentoran travelled to Shamrock Park and came out on the wrong end of a 5-3 scoreline. The game was, of course, postponed on Saturday due to a waterlogged pitch but the Shamrock Park surface had recovered well from the weekend’s deluge and whilst sticky & bumpy, remained playable throughout. Glentoran came into the game on a high having seen off Ballinamallard and Glenavon in their last two games whilst the Ports have also shown signs of resurgence recently and were fresh from a 16 day layoff since beating Linfield 2-0.
Portadown v Glentoran - Monday 14th December 2015 - Kick-off 7:45pm at Shamrock Park.
Alan Kernaghan will be hoping his team’s form in front of goal continues for tonight’s game with Portadown; the game having been rescheduled following Saturday's postponement.
The Glens thumped four past Ballinamallard Utd last week to secure the new manager’s first away win in charge.
Fra McCaffrey scored a double, while Curtis Allen and Jonathan Smith also got their name on the scoresheet to condemn Whitey Anderson’s men to their fifth league defeat in a row.
Glentoran will begin their defence of the Irish Cup with a 5th Round tie against Ards at the Oval.
The game will be played on Saturday 9th January 2016 with a 3pm kick-off.
The full draw is:
Armagh City v Portstewart or Moyola Park
Banbridge Town v Carrick Rangers
Cliftonville v Immaculata
Coleraine v Ballinamallard Utd
Crumlin Star v Oxford United Stars
Crusaders v Abbey Villa or Rathfriland Rangers
Dergview or Sport & Leisure Swifts v Institute or Newtowne
Dungannon Swifts v Warrenpoint Town
Glentoran travelled to a wet and windy Fermanagh this afternoon and deservedly came away with all 3 points thanks to a 4-2 win. Both teams deserve great credit for putting on such an entertaining game in horrendous conditions but a special mention must be given to the Ferney Park groundsman as the playing surface was immaculate.
Alan Kernaghan will be looking to secure his first away win in charge as his side travel to Ferney Park tomorrow.
The new boss celebrated his first win at the helm since he joined last month after a 2-0 triumph against Glenavon at the Oval.
Kernaghan revealed he believes the club are “heading in the right direction” after tasting victory for the first time in three league attempts.
The former Republic of Ireland defender will now want to build upon last week’s victory by enjoying similar success against Ballinamallard United.
