Eddie Patterson’s five changes to the starting line up after last week’s debacle against Ballymena seemed to have the desired effect as Marcus Kane’s superb goal gave the Glens a thoroughly deserved three points at the Oval this afternoon. Right from the off the home side showed more hunger than their opponents and were perhaps unfortunate not to go into the break with more than a one goal lead.
Glentoran manager Eddie Patterson has demanded a reaction from his players ahead of their clash with Portadown at the Oval this Saturday.
Patterson questioned his side’s mentality after they threw away a one-goal lead and suffered a 1-3 home defeat to Ballymena United last week.
Curtis Allen’s early finish was not enough as goals from Matthew Shelvin, Matthew Tipton and William Faulkner helped the Sky Blues seal their first Premiership win of the season.
As in previous years we are offering supporters and supporters' clubs the opportunity to sponsor a player's shirt for the 2015/16 season. The cost of this sponsorship is £150.
Sponsorship includes:
1. Sponsor details in the shirt sponsor feature in the GFC matchday programme.
2. An event (date tbc) in the Premier Lounge for players and shirt sponsors ONLY.
3. End of season presentation.
Last Saturday, prior to the Ballymena United game, Glentoran Gazette contributor, Philip Stevenson made a very special presentation to the British Heart Foundation.
The cheque for £2,500 was handed over to Gary Wilson from the Northern Ireland section of the British Heart Foundation.
This amount was raised from the sales of Philip’s book, John Colrain – A life in Football and was gratefully received by the charity, who will be using the funds locally.
Prior to last Saturday's home game against Ballymena Utd the Glentoran Supporters Committee (1923) presented Glentoran FC with a cheque towards training costs.
Glentoran FC Chairman, Stephen Hensderson and Director, John Moore, received the £1000 donation from the Chairman of the '23, Jimmy Carter.
Glentoran went into this afternoon's game at The Oval against Ballymena Utd searching for consistency following a mixed bag of results to start the 2015/16 campaign. Positive news in the team selection saw Ciaran Caldwell make his debut following last week's move from Glenavon and David Howland earned his first start in almost a year following a return from another severe injury. Glentoran changed tactics, operating a 4-3-3 with McAlorum joining Caldwell and Howland in midfield.
It’s match day 6 in the 2015-16 Danske Bank Premiership with Glentoran hosting Ballymena United at the Oval.
The Sky Blues come into the game occupying bottom spot in the table having picked up just 1 point in their league campaign to date. That came courtesy of a 1-all draw with Carrick Rangers. Glentoran, having lost on the opening day of the season at Coleraine, have 6 points from beating Warrenpoint Town and recording draws against Crusaders, Carrick Rangers and Glenavon.
GlensTV presents a new series bringing you an insight of the dressing room and personalities at Glentoran. This first installment quizzes captain Stephen McAlorum on his "Teammates"
The Glens booked their place in the third round of the JBE League Cup courtesy of a 6th minute goal from Curtis Allen.
Eddie Patterson made two changes to his starting line up with Kristian Gibson coming into the side in place of Stephen McAlorum and Jay Magee replacing Calum Birney. Marcus Kane took over the captain's armband from McAlorum.
Glentoran have tonight completed the signing of midfielder Ciaran Caldwell.
Caldwell, who has previously played for Donegal Celtic, Cliftonville and Glenavon, put pen to paper prior to tonight's game against PSNI.
Watch the interview on Glens TV
