On Friday we reported on the incredible performance by the Glentoran Academy 2004 team on winning their fourth consecutive Foyle Cup. Following the victory, Academy the Academy received the following letter from award winning German football writer, Dietrich Schulze – Marmeling.
This is the highest possible praise to the boys and their coach, Jason Lindsay, particularly coming from the home of the World Champions! Well done to everyone involved.
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The admission prices for our upcoming games again East Belfast and Linfield have been confirmed.
Glentoran v East Belfast on Tuesday 25th July at The Oval: Adults - £5 Concessions - £3
Glentoran v Linfield on Saturday 29th July at The Oval: Adults - £8 Concessions - £5
Please note that Season Tickets are NOT valid for either game.
Glentoran 2004 have this evening won their FOURTH Foyle Cup in a row!
This was a magnificent achievement from a fantastic group of players who are also amazing ambassadors for our club with their professionalism and behaviour on and off the pitch.
A huge pat on the back for Jason Lindsay, Paul Graham and Ciaran Marshall who work tirelessly with the team.
Please note that our home Danske Bank Premiership match with Crusaders, originally scheduled for Saturday September 30th, will now be played at The Oval on Monday 2nd October (kick off 7.45pm).
The match will be broadcast live on Sky Sports.
Manager Gary Haveron gives his thoughts on yesterdays new signings
Nathan and James talk about joining the club
Saturday 15th July saw Glentoran Belfast United face East Belfast Ladies in the Toals Women’s Challenge Cup Final at Seaview.
The premier league side went into the final as favourites and it was only 3 minutes before Ali McMaster broke the deadlock.
Next on the score sheet was Rachel Rogan after Caldwell played her through leaving a 1v1 with East Belfast’s goalkeeper.
Foy produced a cross into the box which made its way through to Rebecca McKenna who grabbed her first of the night making it 0-3. A Kelly Bailie free kick speciality curled into the back of the net increasing the lead to
4, however, Glentoran’s back four and McKinnon had to remain alert for East Belfast’s counter attacks. Mulholland found McMaster who took it round the opposition’s keeper just before half time making it 0-5.
After the interval McMaster was first on the score sheet yet again grabbing herself a hat trick 5 minutes into the second half.
A double substitution saw Wade and Redmond come on for McMaster and Mulholland. McKenna was first to the ball after a poor clearance making it 0-7.
Glentoran’s final substitution saw Kelly replaced by Neese-Taggart who made an immediate impact grabbing herself 2 goals and an assist setting up Rogan for her second goal of the night.
Lauren Wade was top goal scorer with the pick of the bunch being a half volley following an Eddis cross.
Player of the Match - Rebecca McKenna
Skipper Jess Foy receives the trophy
Thank you to everyone who came to watch! It’s great to have silverware back at the club but credit should also be given to the recently formed East Belfast Ladies for their efforts throughout the tournament and on match night.
Congratulations to Glentoran Belfast United on their comprehensive victory over East Belfast Ladies in last night's Toals Women's Challenge Cup Final.
Starting XI- McKinnon, Foy, Bailie, Gillespie, Eddis, McKenna, Caldwell, Mulholland, Kelly, McMaster & Rogan
Substitutes- Adams, Wade, Redmond, Baxter, Neese-Taggart
Goal scorers in the final:
Lauren Wade x4
Ali McMaster x3
Rachel Rogan x2
Rebecca McKenna x2
Cleo Neese Taggart x2
Kelly Bailie x1
Glentoran have today completed the signings of Nathan Kerr and James Knowles.
19 year old Nathan Kerr has been capped by Northern Ireland at U16, U17 and U19 levels. Nathan, a defender/midfielder who previously played for Stevenage in League 2, has signed a 2-year deal.
Former Blackburn Rovers, Cliftonville and Linfield midfielder, James Knowles (24) has signed a 1-year contract.
Life season ticket holders may collect their ticket for the 2017/18 season at the Superstore from tonight (Thursday 13th).
Admission prices for our pre-season friendly against Swansea City Under 23s on Thursday this week are as follows:
Adults £7 Concessions £5
Season ticket holders: Adults £4 Concessions £3 (on production of a 2017/18 season ticket)
In a part of the city of Belfast overflowing with iconic imagery, Glentoran Football Club is both proud and honoured to launch the team’s 2017/18 home playing strip in the front room of number 16 Burren Way.
Thirty-five years ago, this summer, Glentoran heralded the arrival of their new look 1982 shirt with the inclusion of George Best in the side to meet Manchester United at the Oval.
