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NI call-up for Casey

Tue, 14/05/2024 - 20:53

Congratulations to Casey Smyth who has been selected for the Northern Ireland Under 17 squad to face England and Morocco in international challenge matches next week. The games will be a Tri-Nations Tournament at St George’s Park, The FA’s National Training Centre in Staffordshire.

This is great recognition for Casey, who made his first team debut for Glentoran  in September of last season v Crusaders at Seaview in the County Antrim Shield before spending the latter half of the season on loan to Dundela in the Playr-Fit Championship.

Comber Rec Ladies 0-18 Glentoran Women

Tue, 14/05/2024 - 00:18

The free scoring Glens commenced their quest for this year’s Toal’s Women’s County Antrim Cup with this heavy away win over NIWFA Championship side Comber Rec this evening. No fewer than 11 Glens players hit the scoresheet.

Kim Turner used this evening’s game to give first team debuts to young players Lily Jeffrey, Rhianna Brady, Kirsten Farley, with Clodagh Maguire, Sophie McKnight, Beth Donnan and Amy Majury on the subs bench.

Glens U14 Cup Winners!

Wed, 08/05/2024 - 21:43

In a great week for Glentoran Academy squads, congratulations to our Under 14 team on winning the NIBFA Cup!

The Young Glens Glentoran U14s defeated Larne 2-0 in the decider for the prestigious trophy through second half goals from  Corey McBride and Noah Doak.

The team for the final was: Joshua Vaiulumuli, Daniel Patterson, Damian Sitnicki, Jamie McCreery, Eoin Harden, Adam Nelson (captain), Rory Prenter, Jacob Patterson, Mason Ayre, Cillian Murray, Jay Forsythe Subs  Cameron Hayes, Enzo Bosket, Noah Doak, Riley McCormick, Corey McBride. Well done to all of them!

Player Departures Announced

Tue, 07/05/2024 - 13:52

The club announces that the following players have been released at the expiry of their contracts.

  • Aaron McCarey
  • Luke McCullough
  • Aidan Wilson
  • Bobby Burns
  • Shay McCartan
  • Rory Donnelly
  • Ollie Webber
  • Junior

Seanan Clucas and Rhys Marshall have left the club as at this stage of their career they wish to return to part time football. Our ethos as a club is to push forward on an improved full time model.

Coaching: John Gregg

Mon, 06/05/2024 - 19:53

With the conclusion of the 2023-2024 season, John Gregg has left his position as first team coach with immediate effect. He had been with the club since January last year.

Glentoran Football Club would like to thank John  for his work in his role with the first team and also in his role managing Glentoran Seconds this past season.

Glentoran Women 6-0 Crusaders Strikers

Sun, 05/05/2024 - 21:56

The reigning champions started this Sports Direct Women’s Premiership campaign with 3 goals in each half to comfortably see off Crusaders in their first game in their new home at the Blanchflower Stadium.

The Glens started brightly but it was 23 minutes and a combination of Northern Ireland internationals combined to give the hosts the lead. A super right wing run by Emily Wilson against her former team followed by a low cross was met by   Joely Andrews who sidefooted home.

Jonny gets his POTY Award

Sat, 04/05/2024 - 11:28

Jonathan Russell was presented with his award for Glentoran Player of the Year 2023-2024 before Wednesday’s final game of the season.

He was presented with his award by senior members of Castlereagh Glentoran Supporters Club (photo above) in the 67th year the Castlereagh club has run this prestigious award, voted for each season by match going supporters.

Well done Jonny! First of many awards for you at senior level.

Photograph by THOMAS SEWELL

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