We are delighted to announce that John Herron has committed himself to the club by signing a new contract this weekend.
Mick McDermott: “We are happy that John has made the decision to remain with our club. We know he had offers from clubs both inside Ireland and overseas but his desire to stay with Glentoran was strong. He shares our vision of moving towards a fulltime setup.
Admission pricing for our friendly against H&W Welders on Tuesday is as follows:
Adults and concessions £5.
Children Under 11 with a paying adult £1
Season tickets ARE valid for this game.
Glentoran have added two Croatian players to the squad ahead of the new season, goalkeeper Marijan Antolovic (30) and midfielder Hrvoje Plum (25).
Both previously played for NK Osijek.
The players featured in the recent pre-season friendly game at the Oval when the Glens drew 1-1 with St. Johnstone.
We are delighted to announce that Elliott Morris has agreed to accept a new role as Goalkeeper Coach role with the club while remaining a member of the first team squad.
Elliott, who has made 731 first team appearances and won no fewer than 13 trophies in his 17 seasons at Glentoran, was welcomed onto the coaching team by Head Coach Mick McDermott:
Glentoran Football Club has today confirmed the completion of a major investment by a UK-based consortium, led by Welshman Ali Pour, marking what it says will bring “a new era” for the club.
A restructure of the company will now be implemented as agreed, enabling Head Coach Mick McDermott to strengthen the team ahead of the new season.
GLENTORAN'S Demi Vance has been named NIFWA Women's Player of the Month for June.
Vance scored two quick-fire goals in the Women's League Cup final last Friday night, as the Glens recorded a 2-0 win over Sion Swifts at Seaview.
The midfielder also registered a goal in the Danske Bank Women's Premiership, with Glentoran finishing the month unbeaten.
A delighted Vance said, "It's a fantastic honour to win this award. I'd like to thank the Football Writers' for their support.
It’s an indiscriminate disease, affecting men and their families across the UK – and that’s why I’m taking this message across the home nations.
Prostate Cancer UK are celebrating men this summer through the launch of a new campaign demonstrating what we lose when a man dies every 45 minutes from prostate cancer.
It’s why between 5-8 September this year legendary Soccer Saturday presenter Jeff Stelling along with fellow pundits, celebrities, managers and fans, will walk four marathons in four nations in four days to help beat prostate cancer.
First Round draw
Knockbreda v Ballyclare Comrades
Loughgall v Banbridge Town
H&W Welders v Armagh City
PSNI v Queen's University
Ties to be played on Saturday, August 10
Second round draw
Ballinamallard United v Linfield
Newington v Ballymena United
Dundela v Tobermore United
Dungannon Swifts v Dergview
Portadown v Dollingstown
Ards v Limavady United
H&W Welders / Armagh City v Warrenpoint Town
Bangor v Carrick Rangers
An opener from Jessie Davis and another double from Friday night's cup final hero, Demi Vance, secured holders Glentoran Women a place in this year's Electic Ireland Irish Cup as GWFC ran out comfortable winners at The Dub tonight.
A full report will appear here
