A late Marcus Kane header gave Glentoran all three points from a tight cagey game against Carrick Rangers on Tuesday night at The Belfast Loughshore Hotel Arena. Marcus’ goal along with an early Robbie McDaid strike was enough to overcome a goal from ex-Glens striker Darren Henderson.
Carrick Rangers v Glentoran
Tuesday 13th February 2018, 7.45pm.
On Tuesday evening we visit the Belfast Loughshore Hotel Arena for the Danske Bank Premiership match rearranged from January 20th. This will be our fourth meeting of the season with Carrick Rangers.
Despite an early goal from Alex O'Hanlon, Glentoran were well beaten by Danske Bank Premiership leaders, Crusaders this afternoon. With Willie Garrett having picked up an injury on Tuesday evening's narrow victory over Ballinamallard Utd, Jonny Addis came back into the centre of the defence alongside Calum Birney. Kym Nelson returned at left back with Ross Redman dropping to the bench and also amongst the substitutes was John McGuigan, the attacking midfielder also picking up an injury in the midweek fixture.
Crusaders v Glentoran
Saturday 10th February, 3.00pm.
On Saturday we visit Seaview, for our third meeting of the season with Crusaders.
Our record against league leaders Crusaders this season, as in most recent years, is not a good one with two defeats and no goals scored. The 0-1 defeat at Seaview in December was more encouraging with a decent defensive performance from the Glens. This week we’ll be hoping to go at least one better.
Lisa & Darren Lockhart have organised a charity game, cabaret and auction on behalf of the City Hospital Cancer Centre.
Glentoran Legends will face Linfield Legends at Wilgar Park on Sunday 25th February (kick off 2pm).
Tickets are £5.
Please support this excellent event.
For the fourth time this season, Glentoran supporters have voted Elliott Morris as Player of the Month for January.
Elliott secured 42% of the vote to be a clear winner. Runner up was Dylan Davidson with 11%, followed by December winner Calum Birney and Kym Nelson, both on 9%.
Looks like we have a very firm favourite for the 2017/18 Glentoran Player of the Year.
Two second half goals were enough to give Glentoran three points in a scrappy encounter with Ballinamallard United on a bitterly cold night at The Oval. Goals from Willie Garrett and Curtis Allen were enough to overcome Sean Noble’s first half opener. Glentoran made one change to the side that won 4-0 at Ballyclare Comrades on Saturday with James Knowles coming in for the suspended Dylan Davidson. On a frosty night the game started slowly with both teams looking cautious early on.
Glentoran v Ballinamallard United
Tuesday 6th February 2018, 7.45pm.
On Tuesday night we welcome Ballinamallard United to the Oval for our rearranged Danske Bank Premiership match. We do so on the back of our promising 4-0 Irish Cup win at Ballyclare on Saturday. We all hope that comprehensive win gives the players the confidence boost needed to drive our push for a top six finish and further cup success.
Our postponed Danske Bank Premiership match with Carrick Rangers has been rearranged. The new date and time is:
Tuesday 13th February
Kick Off 7.45PM
Belfast Loughshore Arena, Carrickfergus.
Under 20 players off with the Northern Ireland squad.
Young internationals (left to right) Jack Henderson, Jamie Glover and Eamon McLoughlin.
