A late equaliser from Matty Burrows denied Glentoran three points at a sunny Mourneview Park this afternoon. Manager Eddie Patterson made two changes to the starting line up for last week’s victory over Donegal Celtic, with Eamonn Murray coming in for the injured Jim O’Hanlon, and Jimmy Callacher replacing Richard Clarke, perhaps in response to Glenavon’s reportedly robust approach at Solitude last week.
A treat is in store for any Glenmen who would like to head down to Mournview slightly earlier than planned tomorrow.
On Wednesday night the club hosted a meeting for the Glentoran Academy coaches and Eddie Patterson at which Eddie outlined his plans for the future of the Academy and the direction he would like to see our teams at all ages take. This wide ranging discussion included coach education, playing style and philosophy and the opportunity for the Academy players to access resources from physiotherapy to nutritional advice.
Glentoran Football Club have decided to extend the Season Ticket / Share offer until Monday 10th September 2012.
Effectively this means that if you havent already done so, you can as an Adult ST holder pay and extra £20 or as a Concession ST holder pay an extra £70 and you will be issued with a Glentoran Recreation Co Ltd share in your name.
Anyone interested in taking up this offer should visit the Glentoran Superstore.
Opening Hours this week
Thurs 16th August 4:30pm - 8pm
Friday 12noon - 5pm
At a board meeting last night the directors of Glentoran FC sanctioned Darren Boyce’s transfer to Coleraine FC. During his two spells with the Glens, Darren played in 80 games and scored 25 goals. We wish him all the best for the future.
Commiserations to midfielder Jim O’Hanlon who has been forced to withdraw from the Northern Ireland U21 squad because of injury. O’Hanlon was stretchered off with an ankle injury yesterday following a poor challenge by Donegal Celtic’s Pat McShane.
U21 manager Stephen Robinson had named Jim in his original 20 player squad for the friendly international against Hungary in Tatabanya on Wednesday (August 15). He will now be replaced by his team mate, John McGuigan.
Good luck John from everyone at Glentoran FC.
Glentoran made a winning start to their Danske Bank Premiership campaign with a 3-1 victory over Donegal Celtic at a sun drenched Oval this afternoon.
Glentoran Football Club have announced a new 3 year sponsorship deal with McLeans Bookmakers.
The sponsorship will run until the end of the 2015 season and represents a key investment in the financial restructuring of the club.
McLeans, which employs over 300 people across 61 shops, is the largest independent bookmakers in Northern Ireland and this new partnership is a natural fit for the local brand, according to Managing Director Paul McLean, with the company having a a strong presence across East Belfast.
With the new Danske Bank Premiership season about to kick off, Glentoran FC are delighted to announce that skipper, Colin Nixon, defender, Jason Hill and goalkeeper, Aaron Hogg have all signed new 1-year deals with the club.
Glentoran FC have completed the signings of Ryan Newberry, Mark Clarke, Marcus Kane, Jay Magee, Stephen Gordon & Kevin Bradley to go along with the signing of Stephen McAlorum.
All, with the exception of McAlorum (serving a suspension) are available for selection for tomorrow's Danske Bank Premiership fixture against Donegal Celtic at the Oval (kick-off 3pm).
