Glentoran is pleased to announce the signing of John Herron.
John is a Scottish U21 centre midfielder who previously played for Celtic, Blackpool, Dunfermline Athletic (loan) and Raith Rovers. John was recommended by Hibernian Manager and former Northern Ireland captain Neil Lennon who gave John a number of first team games at Celtic, and by former Dundee Manager Jim Duffy.
Glentoran Legends will play Glentoran Academy coaches in aid of little Kodi Brown who is undergoing lifesaving treatment for a brain tumour.
You may have seen our post here before about Kodi Brown, the sister of one of our young Academy players, Blake Brown who plays for our U10s team. Kodi was sadly diagnosed with a brain tumour. She is presently in Germany receiving ground breaking treatment not available in the UK.
On a beautiful late summer's afternoon, Glentoran took on Dungannon Swifts on William Kirkwood's superbly manicured Oval pitch.
After yesterdays disappointment, we have worked until the early hours to move heaven and earth and get the kit into supporters hands ASAP. We are pleased to announce that the 18/19 Home kit will be available to buy between 4pm - 7:30pm TONIGHT!
We apologise for the short opening hours, superstore staff are catching a flight on holiday straight after the launch.
Pre-orders can also be collected tonight between these times.
Dungannon Swifts tomorrow and another packed edition of your multi-award winning Glentoran Gazette. Brian McClelland pays tribute to Glentoran, Burnley and Northern Ireland legend Jimmy McIlroy as well as looking back to an interview with one of his contemporaries, Billy Bingham. Roy Downes unearths a forgotten Glentoran game which made the English but not Irish press and has a look at some quirky newspaper reports from our past. Eddy Patrick interviews Billy Caskey and new arrival Conor Pepper while John Grayden finds out about a week in the life of James Ferrin. John also has a look a
Glentoran v Dungannon Swifts
Saturday 25 th August 2018, Kick Off 3pm
On Saturday we entertain Dungannon Swifts. Last season we had a goods record against the Swifts with three wins and an away draw. In the corresponding match in August 2017 we had a 2-0 home win with goals from Curtis Allen and John McGuigan.
Glentoran Football Club wishes to pay its respects to Northern Ireland legend Jimmy McIlroy who died in Burnley and to offer sincere condolences to the family circle.
Jimmy started his playing career as a boy with Glentoran. He played for the first team between 1949-1950 making 18 appearances and scoring 8 goals before moving to Burnley, where he is widely regarded as that club's greatest ever player.
Burnley Football Club this morning carried the following tribute:
Some photographs by Andrew McCarroll of AM Photography NI from last night's Electric Ireland Women's Challenge Cup semi final at Bangor Fuels Arena. A reminder that Glentoran Women had a fantastic 5-1 win over Cliftonville Ladies at Bangor Fuels Arena to set up a Cup Final with Linfield Ladies. Glens goals on the night came from Ali McMaster (2), Rachel Rogan (2) and Caragh Milligan.
Details of the final will follow on www.glentoran.com .
Another great result for Glentoran Women tonight as a magnificent 5-1 semi final win over Cliftonville Ladies at Bangor Fuels Arena has them into the Final of the Electic Ireland Women's Challenge Cup.
Glens goals on the night came from Ali McMaster (2), Rachel Rogan (2) and Caragh Milligan.
The team will play Limfield Ladies in the Final. Details and match report to follow.
Ali Mcmaster
Following a fantastic strike from Peter McMahon, Coleraine grabbed a late equaliser at the Oval on matchday 3 of the Danske Bank Premiership.
Glentoran came back to lead after going a first half goal behind but for the second home match in a row a very late and avoidable goal deprived us.
The Glens started today’s match with an unchanged starting line up for the third game in a row. New signings Sam Byrne and Joe Crowe started on the bench.
