We reckon when Danny Amos signed for the Glens he didn’t think he would star in a poster for The Exorcist. However, he didn’t count on the vision of graphic artist Beth Stafford whose latest fabulous work, which features the former Northern Ireland u21 international, fronts Saturday’s Glentoran Gazette. It’s an edition which acknowledges a new era for Carrick Rangers while Glens manager Declan Devine warns that Stephen Baxter’s side has overcome poor early season form. Declan also praises the efforts of his squad and backroom team, provides an injury update and reveals Aaron Wightman is back in training. Meanwhile, Henry Muldrew queries the fashion for playing out from the back and we look at the changing face of Irish League football. Brian McClelland brings the tale of a doctor who raised pulses at the Oval while Philip Stevenson recalls the FA Cup winner who missed out on an Irish Cup medal and the Vienna Cup triumph in a short spell in east Belfast. We also record the Stormont GSC’s 40th anniversary celebration last Saturday, have news of a new book on Irish League clubs in Europe, report on the Legends raising money for charity and look at the often fragile state of finances in the southern game. And, of course, Norman Ternahan and Tommy Sewell review last weekend’s win in words and pictures. The 40-page Gazette, by the fans for the fans, is £4.
