Glentoran and Portadown played out an uninspiring stalemate at a cold, windswept Oval this afternoon. Glentoran started the day on their best run of the season, unbeaten in four and, as a result, Gary Haveron named the same 11 that were victorious at Carrick last Saturday. Portadown on the other hand came into the game after another tumultuous week.
There's lots packed into the first Gazette of the month as Brian McClelland and Roy Downes look at two Glentoran heroes of the past, one famous, the other not so well known and Sam Robinson tells the story of a Glenman and his son who are making a name for themselves in Paris along with plenty of news, views, stats, photo action and interviews with players and fans. Get them while they last!
Our manager, Gary Haveron was today named as the Northern Ireland Football Writers' Manager of the Month for October.
It is a first award for our new boss who took over at the start of the month and made an instant impact in reviving the club's fortunes on the field.
After taking over at The Oval at the end of September, Gary has led the team to a four game league unbeaten run, including three consecutive wins against Dungannon Swifts, Cliftonviille and his old club, Carrick Rangers.
The Danske Bank Premiership Trophy Tour arrived at Connswater Shopping Centre in East Belfast this week with Glentoran fans getting the chance to see the Gibson Cup and meet manager Gary Haveron, club captain Stephen McAlorum and first teamer Ciaran Caldwell.
Graeme Beggs, NIFL Marketing and Communications Manager, was delighted with the level of attention the activity received from Danske Bank customers the fans who came into the branch to get some pictures and autographs..
Ahead of this weekends game against Portadown, GlensTV caught up with Ross Redman who spent 10 years at the Mid Ulster club before moving to Glentoran.
Beginning tonight, there will be weekly promotions at the Glentoran Superstore in the run up to Christmas.
From tonight (Thurs 3rd November) we will have 10% discount on all replica home shirts, shorts and socks.
We are also planning a Christmas evening on Thursday 8th December - further information to follow.
The Glentoran U20 squad continued its good form with a 3 - 1 home league win over Carrick Rangers Reserves tonight. That takes the Wee Glens to joint top of the league with Ballymena United Reserves and Linfield Swifts.
The Glentoran goals came from Joe O'Connor, Jonathan Smith and Karl Hamill.
This League match will see a milestone in the recovery of club captain, Stephen McAlorum, as he is likely to make his first appearance since sustaining a serious knee injury against Cliftonville in December 2015. Supporters are welcome to come along to the Oval to support Mackers as he takes this major step towards a return to first team action.
Other first team players - including Jonathan Smith, Kym Nelson and Alex Leu - are expected to feature.
The game is this Wednesday 2nd November at the Oval and kicks off at 7.45pm.
Gary Haveron talks to Adrian Logan.
For the first time ever in the Irish League, a coloured winter ball will be used at all NI Football League games for the next three months, starting this weekend.
