In the most solemn of weeks the Glentoran Gazette looks back at the club’s Remembrance ceremony held before the league game against Larne while graphic artist Beth Stafford cover features goalkeeper Daniel Gyollai as a war movie hero. Ahead of the Shield semi-final against Ballymena United Declan Devine welcomes Fuad Sule back after suspension for a game the management team wants to win. While he was pleased with Saturday’s performance in Lurgan he reveals he will be approaching the Shield tie with the respect it deserves as he feels a club of Glentoran’s size needs to be challenging for trophies. Our writers also document how Jim Ervin has transformed Ballymena from a side threatened with relegation last season and look at the records of both clubs in the competition. Meanwhile, the 1923 Committee, publishers of the match programme, urge Mike Riley to introduce transparency over the performances of referees in the light of disquiet after the Larne game. Norman Ternahan and Tommy Sewell give their take on Saturday’s win at Glenavon in words and pictures. Tuesday night’s 20-page Gazette, by the fans for the fans, is £3.
