Bar information for Saturday
So, it's back to the Oval we go after a few indifferent results and we will all be hoping for a positive response from the Glens against the league's new boys, Ballinamallard United.
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Seconds looking for your support in Steel & Sons semi..
On Friday night (30th Nov.) Glentoran Seconds take on Ballyclare Comrades in the first semi-final of the Steel & Sons Cup at Seaview. The winners will face either Immaculata of the Amateur League or Championship 1 leaders Ards in the Christmas morning final.
Glentoran Academy hosts St Pat's Dublin
On Sunday the Glentoran Academy u14's took on Pat Lynch's St Pats (Dublin) u15's at The Oval. This was to be a test for the boys playing a team a whole age group up, and a fantastic experience to play on the pitch they might one day grace for the senior side. First team manager Eddie Patterson called in to watch the match and gave the boys some words of advice in the changing room before the game.
Coleraine 1-0 Glentoran
An eighth minute goal from Coleraine’s Shane Jennings was enough to give the Bannsiders the three points at the Showgrounds this afternoon. Glentoran captain Colin Nixon returned to first team action replacing Jimmy Callacher while David Howland returned to the starting XI in place of the injured Stephen McAlorum.
Glentoran v Coleraine- Preview
On the back of back to back league victories against Dungannon Swifts followed by Lisburn Distillery, Glentoran have seemingly put a halt to the poor run of form that plagued October. The consecutive league victories have seen The Glens rise ahead of Linfield and Ballymena Utd into 5th in the league standings. We remain 9 points off Cliftonville at the top but have closed the gap to inside two points of second place Crusaders and just one point on Ballinamallard Utd and Saturday's oponents Coleraine.
Waterworth brace sinks Whites
Lisburn Distillery 0 v 2 Glentoran
Glentoran climbed to 5th place in the Danske Bank Premiership table with a comfortable 2-nil win at Lisburn Distillery and it was the Whites former striker, Andy Waterworth who was once again the man hitting the back of the net.
Glentoran v Lisburn Distillery- Preview
Having ended a poor run of form with a late victory at home to Dungannon Swifts last weekend, Glentoran look to build on that result against Lisburn Distillery at New Grosvenor Stadium tomorrow. Andy Waterworth's 50th goal for Glentoran proved the crucial one last weekend as a much needed 3 points was picked up at The Oval. The victory has seen us rise back above our cross-city rivals Linfield into 6th place in the Danske Bank Premiership however notably only 3 points off second. Cliftonville remain top, 9 points clear of us.
Glens Academy at Ibrox
Last weekend, Glentoran U14's side sailed off to Glasgow to play a friendly match against Glasgow Rangers. Their weekend included a tour of the famous Ibrox Stadium as well as taking in a Rangers match before their own game at Murray Park-all in a jammed pack 24 hours! The trip was a fantastic experience for the boys and an experience they will no doubt not forget in a hurry. The highlight was of course was managing to defeat the Glasgow giants 1-0 on the floodlit pitch at Murray Park.
Seconds still on top
The Seconds continue to lead the way in the IFA Reserve League with 10 wins, 2 draws and just 1 defeat in their opening 13 games - league table HERE - scoring 47 goals and conceding just 18.
Following the 5-1 win at Portadown (match report HERE) the Seconds recorded a 3-2 win at Mourneview Park against Glenavon Reserves. Dickson Chisanga, Samuel McIllveen & Joe McKinney were the goal scorers.
Glentoran FC Statement
Statement from The Board of Directors
Glentoran Football Club has once again made headlines within certain sections of the local media, regarding the ongoing stabilisation of the club's financial position.