Glentoran’s winless run continued on Saturday as League Champions Crusaders recorded a comfortable 3-1 victory at The Oval. Roy Coyle, still in Temporary charge made one change to the team that drew with Glenavon on Tuesday as he brought Alex Leu in for the injured Nacho Novo, the Spaniard missing out with a groin problem. Stephen Baxter brought his side to East Belfast sitting top of the table and unbeaten in their last 5 trips to The Oval.
Glentoran face reigning champions Crusaders at the Oval on Saturday (3pm) - matchday 8 of this year’s Danske Bank Premiership.
Glentoran Under 20s got back to winning ways following defeats to Glenavon and Dundela in the Steel and Sons with a 3-2 victory over Ards at The Oval on Wednesday.
The Glens got off to a good start keeping the ball and restricting Ards to limited chances, they took the lead midway through the half with a goal from Conal Delaney, cutting inside he struck a shot with his left foot that beat Ards keeper.
Don’t miss your copy of tomorrow’s Glentoran Gazette. After the midweek game we’re back to a bumper 32 page edition and, as well as all the usual news, views, interviews and stats, there’s the second part of Italian Glenman Giampaolo Tassinari’s story, the first part of a fascinating look at a little known Glentoran player of the past as told by Brian McClelland and a belter of a photograph from Tommy Sewell that’s worth the cover price alone.
Philip, Ian and the Blanch will be in their usual spot just inside the turnstiles so be there early to get yours while they last!
The draw for the 2016/17 Shirt Sponsorship will take place this Saturday 17th September at 2:15pm in the McLean suite. The results draw will as usual be updated on the official site and on our social media platforms.
Glentoran earned a deserved point at the Oval on Tuesday night after Steven Gordon's late leveller against Glenavon. Temporary boss Roy Coyle, back in the Oval dugout, made a couple of notable changes to his side with young full back Tiarnan McAuley being handed his competitive debut, and Dwayne Nelson selected in goal. After a dismal run of form, the Glens really needed to get their season back on track.
Dear fellow supporter,
The Glentoran Community Trust will be holding an Extraordinary General Meeting at the Oval Grounds on MONDAY 26th SEPTEMBER 2016 - 7.30pm start.
Glentoran Chairman Stephen Henderson, and GCT Board representatives John Moore and Richard McGuinness have kindly agreed to attend.
Following Alan Kernaghan's resignation in wake of the League Cup exit to Annagh United, Glentoran once again turned to former boss Roy Coyle to take the side on a temporary basis while the new manager recruitment is undergoing.
Glentoran return to league action on Saturday with an away trip to Ards in the Danske Bank Premiership.
Danske Bank Premiership, Glentoran v Linfield, The Oval, Saturday 1st October 2016, kick off 3pm.
This is an ALL TICKET fixture and ticket prices are as follows:
Grandstand Adult £10 and Grandstand Concession £7
Sydenham Terrace Adult £9 and Sydenham Terrace Concession £7
