Glentoran FC wishes to announce that Team Manager Eddie Patterson was this evening relieved of his responsibilities.
The Club wishes to thank Eddie for his commitment and contribution to Glentoran over the past 4 years. He assumed the position at a period of serious challenge and transition for the Club and the 2 Irish Cup victories achieved during his tenure will ensure that Eddie has claimed a positive place in the long history of Glentoran.
Glentoran could add Premiership success to Wednesday’s JBE League Cup triumph as they encounter Carrick Rangers for the second time this week.
To Carrick's expense on Wednesday night, a Steven Gordon double and a Curtis Allen strike booked the East Belfast sides place into tomorrow evenings JBE League Cup quarter-final draw with a 3-1 win.
Substitute Brian McCaul scored the visitors’ only goal, while Elliot Morris saved a Conor McCloskey penalty.
Glentoran marched into the quarter finals of the Irish League Cup with a 3-1 victory over struggling Carrick Rangers at the Oval.
Everyone connected with Glentoran Football Club were deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Billy McClure. Billy was a fixture around the Oval for many, many years and, despite ill health, was in attendance earlier this year. Early last week Billy suffered a stroke and unfortunately passed away on Friday.
Billy McKeag & Billy McClure
Former Gazette editor, Sam Robinson, paid the following tribute to Billy:
The Board, Manager, playing staff and everyone else at Glentoran wish to offer their deep, most sincere condolences to the family and friends of the Linfield supporter who tragically died at Saturday's "Big Two" game in Belfast.
Football rivalry is a healthy thing and there is no more intense rivalry than that between ourselves and Linfield. But that should start and finish on the pitch. A human tragedy of this nature unites all decent football supporters, clubs and members of the broad football community.
Le Jeu Avant Tout.
Glentoran Football Club were saddened to learn that during today's game a Linfield supporter passed away in the Lower Tier of the North Stand. All at Glentoran FC extend their deepest sympathies to the family and friends of the gentleman.
Glentoran will be looking to avenge last week’s bitter home defeat to Ballinamallard United as they prepare battle with fierce rivals Linfield tomorrow.
On the back of an insipid 0-2 loss which the Ducks recorded their first league win against the Glens, Eddie Patterson’s men travel to the National Stadium where nothing but a win would prove to be a perfect antidote.
On Saturday, before our match versus Ballinamallard, season ticket holder and shareholder Colin Davidson presented Club Director Grahame Jenkins with a cheque for £550 for the Academy. Colin walked the 10miles from east Belfast to Taylor's Avenue Carrick a few weeks ago to raise money for Disability Sport and the Glentoran Academy.
Ballymac GSC held their annual 'Player of the Year' function on Saturday evening in their club rooms in Wilgar Street.
Jordan Stewart's parents were in attendance to pick up the 'Player of the Year' award on his behalf.
Steven Gordon received the 'Young Player of the Year' award and the 'Merit' award was presented to Clifford Logan.
