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Jay Donnelly joins Newington on loan

Mon, 03/02/2025 - 15:45

Glentoran Football Club can confirm that Jay Donnelly has joined NIFL Championship side Newington on loan for the remainder of the 2024/25 season.

The 29-year-old forward, who signed for Glentoran in September 2020, has been a key player for the club over the past four seasons, making 179 appearances and scoring 78 goals.

The temporary move provides Donnelly with the opportunity to play regular first-team football and regain his best form for the remainder of the campaign.

Glens to face Bangor in Clearer Water Irish Cup Quarter-Finals

Sat, 01/02/2025 - 19:14

Glentoran have been handed an away tie in the Clearer Water Irish Cup Quarter-Finals, where they will travel to Clandeboye Park to take on Championship leaders Bangor.

Declan Devine’s side booked their place in the last eight with a dramatic 2-1 extra-time victory over Linfield on Friday night. Their reward is a trip to Bangor, who secured their spot in the Quarter-Finals with an impressive 3-0 win over Annagh United.

Thorndike Strike Seals Glens' Irish Cup Delight

Sat, 01/02/2025 - 00:01

Glentoran edged past Linfield in a dramatic Clearer Water Irish Cup sixth-round clash, with substitute Finlay Thorndike netting an extra-time winner to send the Glens into the Quarter-Finals.

Thorndike’s strike settled a fiercely contested encounter under the Friday night lights at the BetMcLean Oval, securing Glentoran's fourth win in five meetings against their ‘Big Two’ rivals this season.

More Under 17 NI call ups

Fri, 31/01/2025 - 15:57

Congratulations to Glentoran players Jack Faloona and Joel Kerr, and former Academy players Darragh McCann and George Feeney (now with Ipswich and Spurs respectively), for again being called up to represent Northern Ireland at international level.

Both Jack and Joel will be keen to add to the 3 caps each of them has already earned when the NI U17 squad travels to Spain next week to compete in a preparation tournament ahead of U17 Euro 2025 elite round qualifiers in March. The games will be against

Ciarán Coll relishing ‘Big Two’ Irish Cup showdown

Thu, 30/01/2025 - 16:07

Glentoran’s Ciarán Coll is relishing the opportunity to experience his first taste of the Belfast ‘Big Two’ derby as the Glens prepare to welcome rivals Linfield to the BetMcLean Oval for a knock-out Clearer Water Irish Cup Sixth Round tie on Friday 31st January 2025 (Kick-off: 7.45pm).

The east Belfast side will be aiming to take another step toward their 24th Irish Cup triumph, their first since 2020, while also seeking to extend their unbeaten run against Linfield to five games.

Tomorrow's Gazette

Thu, 30/01/2025 - 15:58

After his stellar debut for Glentoran, Joe Thomson is Beth Stafford’s pick for the cover of tomorrow’s Irish Cup edition of the Glentoran Gazette.  Inside we look at the latest comings and goings amongst the playing staff, give the lowdown on Big Two rivals Linfield and Declan Devine encourages players and fans to continue to work together as we strive for further knockout success this season.  Matthew Brown heralds that new cohesion between fans and club, Michael McClelland, son of regular Gazette writer Brian, shows that he’s a chip off the old block with some great detective work to unea

Owen O’Neill joins Lisburn Distillery on loan

Thu, 30/01/2025 - 11:58

Glentoran Football Club has announced that Academy graduate Owen O’Neill has joined Lisburn Distillery in the NIFL Premier Intermediate League on loan for the remainder of the 2024/25 season.

The highly rated defender, who has signed his first professional contract with Glentoran, makes the temporary switch to New Grosvenor Stadium to gain valuable first-team experience in a competitive senior environment.

A commanding and composed centre-back, O’Neill made his competitive first-team debut for Glentoran in the 4-0 victory over Crusaders at the end of last season.

David Fisher commits future to Glentoran with new long-term deal

Wed, 29/01/2025 - 12:05

Glentoran Football Club is delighted to announce that forward David Fisher has signed a new two-and-a-half-year contract extension, keeping him at the BetMcLean Oval until the end of the 2026/27 season.

The 23-year-old Londoner, who joined the Glens from AFC Wimbledon in 2023, has been a key attacking figure since his arrival in East Belfast, registering 21 goals in 66 appearances across all competitions. He has contributed seven goals and four assists so far this season while operating predominantly from the wing.

McClure and O’Neill sign first professional contracts with Glentoran

Wed, 29/01/2025 - 07:37

Glentoran Football Club is delighted to announce that Academy graduates James McClure and Owen O’Neill have signed their first professional contracts, committing their futures to the BetMcLean Oval until the end of the 2025/26 season.

James McClure is an exciting striker renowned for his instinctive goal-scoring ability, while Owen O’Neill is a strong and versatile defender capable of covering across the backline.

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