Further to an article in tomorrow’s News Letter, The Board of Directors of Glentoran FC wish to make it clear that the club had no intention of making any comment on the behaviour of Crusaders players at the end of our cup tie on Saturday. The club believes that matter of Crusaders players’ behaviour is one for Crusaders and the other appropriate authorities to address based on the referee’s report and any other relevant evidence, so it would not have been appropriate for Glentoran to comment.
However, we will not allow the reputation of our loyal supporters to be impugned by others, as a means of deflection from their own behaviour. Glentoran has always been renowned as a particularly welcoming and inclusive club and this well-deserved reputation will be rigorously maintained against any malevolent allegations.
Our club has commenced an internal investigation into allegations that an object was thrown from the Sydenham End and will act accordingly based on the outcome.