Glentoran Football Club has confirmed Strangford Consulting as an Official Partner and Back of Shorts Partner for the 2026 BetMcLean Cup Final.

The Strangford Consulting brand will feature on the back of the Glentoran playing shorts when the Glens face Linfield in the BetMcLean Cup Final at the Clearer Twist National Stadium on Sunday 15 March 2026 (kick-off 3.00pm).

The partnership will see the North American based business support the Club for one of the biggest fixtures in the Northern Ireland football calendar, with the showpiece final broadcast live on Sky Sports and BBC NI.

In addition to the Cup Final activation, Strangford Consulting will benefit from brand visibility across the Club’s official digital platforms, website and social media channels, alongside hospitality and partner engagement opportunities throughout the remainder of the 2025/26 season.
The agreement further strengthens Glentoran’s growing commercial partner portfolio, which continues to support the Club’s ambitions both on and off the pitch.

Recent agreements include BetMcLean as Main Partner, Macron as Technical Kit Partner, STATSports as GPS Performance Provider and Future Ticketing as Digital Ticketing Partner.

The Club’s wider partner network also includes Creative Commercial Interiors as Commercial Interiors Partner, Bodyscape as Official Health & Wellness Partner, Knock Golf Club as Official Partner and Box-It as Official Packaging Partner.

Ross Strathearn, Chief Commercial Officer at Glentoran, said: “We’re delighted to welcome Strangford Consulting as an Official Partner of the Club and Back of Shorts Partner for the BetMcLean Cup Final.

“A Cup Final is always a special occasion for the Club and our supporters, and it’s fantastic to have Alan and the team involved on such an important day. Alan and his family are passionate Glentoran supporters and have been great supporters of the Club throughout the season, so it’s particularly pleasing to see that commitment reflected through this partnership.

“Partnerships like this play an important role in supporting the continued growth of the Club and we look forward to working with Alan and the team at Strangford Consulting over the remainder of the season.”

Strangford Consulting was formed in Northern Ireland in 2011 before relocating its operations to North America in 2012. The business maintains strong partnerships across Europe, the Middle East and North Africa while continuing to develop relationships in the United States and Canada.

With a proven track record in building, optimising and leading high-performance supply chain operations, the company specialises in identifying and implementing process improvements that deliver measurable improvements in cost efficiency, quality and operational speed.

Alan Cooke, President of Strangford Consulting, said: “Glentoran has always been a huge part of my life. My dad took me to the Oval for many years and following the Glens together created some of my happiest memories growing up.

“Even though my family and I now live in Canada, Northern Ireland will always be home and my connection to the Club has never faded. To see our family business associated with Glentoran for the BetMcLean Cup Final is something that means a great deal to us.

“It’s a real privilege for Strangford Consulting to support the Club on such a big occasion and we wish the players, staff and supporters the very best for the final.”