Jarlath O’Rourke may be an injury doubt for Saturday’s Sports Direct Premiership game against Dungannon Swifts, but he is Beth Stafford’s choice on the cover of this week’s Glentoran Gazette.

Inside, the 1923 Committee question the wisdom of an Irish Cup semi-final double header at the National Stadium, while, after putting ourselves right back into the title reckoning in midweek, Declan Devine emphasises that there is no margin for error against the Irish Cup finalists.

Brian McClelland tells the story of two Belfast sporting heroes who were born on the same day, and you’ll be surprised to learn who was the only one to play at The Oval. Meanwhile, Brian’s son Michael reviews the latest biography of Danny Blanchflower, which includes interviews with two stalwarts of the Gazette.

John Grayden argues that there is a huge potential support out there that can be attracted to The Oval, Henry Muldrew is on his travels again, this time adding to his collection of Football League grounds in the north of England, and Jimmy Carter brings news of a visit from the family of a Glentoran player who was a hero in many more ways than one.

Plus photo action from Tommy Sewell and Pacemaker Press, the lowdown on visitors Dungannon Swifts, news from Around the Oval and all the stats.

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