Sun 4 May 2025, 22:32
Glentoran Football Club is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of former player-manager Peter McParland, aged 91.
Peter joined Glentoran in 1968 following the departure of Alex Young, taking on the role of player-manager. In his debut season, he made 18 appearances and scored 10 goals before leading the club to a memorable Irish League title and City Cup double in the 1969-70 campaign. He retired from playing in 1971.
Before arriving at the Oval, Peter enjoyed a celebrated career with Aston Villa and Wolverhampton Wanderers, as well as spells in Canada and the United States.
An icon of Northern Ireland football, he earned 34 international caps and remains the nation’s top scorer at World Cup finals, famously scoring five goals at the 1958 tournament in Sweden.
Glentoran extends our heartfelt condolences to Peter’s family and friends as we remember a true great of the game.
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