Glentoran FC announces that the following players’ contracts have expired and they will not be offered renewals – Aaron Hogg, Stephen McCullough, Fra McCaffrey, Niall Henderson and Dale Patton. Danny McKee has been released from the club by mutual consent. The following players have been made available for transfer: David Scullion, Calum Birney, Conor McMenamin and Kristian Gibson.
Glentoran narrowly lost out on a Europa League spot in an incident packed game at Solitude. With four players suspended manager Alan Kernaghan was forced to make changes following Friday’s semi-final win at Coleraine with Steven McCullough, David Scullion and Danny McKee coming into the starting eleven.
Glentoran’s season boils down to tonight’s crucial European play-off final clash against Cliftonville at Solitude.
While a spot in Europe is up for grabs, the guaranteed 200,000 euro jackpot at stake will be a vital cash injection for either club.
The Glens booked their place in the final after edging Coleraine at The Showgrounds last Friday night. Minutes after Neil McCafferty had an effort ruled out for offside for the hosts Calum Birney’s volley gave the East Belfast side the lead.
The PSNI have issued the following advice to supporters travelling to Solitude on Tuesday evening.
Glentoran Fans travelling by private car to Cliftonville Football Club for the Europa League play-off game (kick-off 7:45pm) on Tuesday 10th May 2016 are requested to park in the residential areas above Solitude off the Cliftonville Road- ie Cardigan Drive and Knutsford Drive etc etc. Motorists should consider local resident and emergency vehicle access when deciding where and how to park.
NIFL Danske Bank Women's Premier League
Wednesday 4th May at Mid Ulster Arena
Mid Ulster Ladies V Glentoran BU
Glentoran who were missing a few regulars took a 2nd minute lead through a Kelly Bailie free kick from 40 yards. Following this goal, Mid Ulster dominated play for periods but the Glentoran defence stood firm with Bailie prominent.
To assist with match planning, can all Glentoran supporters' clubs running buses to this fixture please contact the secretary as soon as possible.
Please email the secretary at secretary@glentoran.com with the size of bus and the estimated number of supporters travelling.
Thank you for your cooperation.
With skipper Marcus Kane suspended, Barry Holland led Glentoran out at the Coleraine Showgrounds in the first Europa League qualifying game. Jonny Addis filled the left back spot with Calum Birney partnering Jay Magee in the centre of the defence.
Glentoran begin their road towards European play-off glory with a trip to the Coleraine Showgrounds tonight.
After a disappointing season for the Glens which saw them fail to retain their Irish Cup and finish sixth in the Danske Bank Premiership, tonight’s semi-final (rescheduled kick-off at 8pm) could give the East Belfast side a lifeline.
A lucrative 200,000 euros is at stake for the play-off winners, but the Glens must first overcome Coleraine before meeting Cliftonville in the final at Solitude on Tuesday (9th May).
Tonight at the Oval we will mark the 75th anniversary of the blitz on Belfast........
PROGRAMME
6.30pm - EVENT OPENS
Glens Success in Northern Ireland Boys' FA Cup
Glentoran Academy claimed a memorable double yesterday at the Meadowbank Sports Arena in Magherafelt at the annual NIBFA Cup finals day. Our U12s and U15s both won their finals 2-0 as the U12s claimed their maiden tournament win in the NIBFA Cup and our U15s landed an incredible fourth NIBFA Cup in five seasons. Our U16s are yet to compete in their final – which was delayed due to International call ups – as the Academy goes in search of a hat-trick.
