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David Fisher commits future to Glentoran with new long-term deal

Wed, 29/01/2025 - 12:05

Glentoran Football Club is delighted to announce that forward David Fisher has signed a new two-and-a-half-year contract extension, keeping him at the BetMcLean Oval until the end of the 2026/27 season.

The 23-year-old Londoner, who joined the Glens from AFC Wimbledon in 2023, has been a key attacking figure since his arrival in East Belfast, registering 21 goals in 66 appearances across all competitions. He has contributed seven goals and four assists so far this season while operating predominantly from the wing.

McClure and O’Neill sign first professional contracts with Glentoran

Wed, 29/01/2025 - 07:37

Glentoran Football Club is delighted to announce that Academy graduates James McClure and Owen O’Neill have signed their first professional contracts, committing their futures to the BetMcLean Oval until the end of the 2025/26 season.

James McClure is an exciting striker renowned for his instinctive goal-scoring ability, while Owen O’Neill is a strong and versatile defender capable of covering across the backline.

Glentoran sign Loughgall striker Nathaniel Ferris

Tue, 28/01/2025 - 15:59

Glentoran Football Club is delighted to announce the signing of Nathaniel Ferris from Loughgall for an undisclosed fee.

The highly regarded forward has penned a three-and-a-half-year deal, committing his future to the BetMcLean Oval until the end of the 2027/28 season.

The 26-year-old Magheralin native arrives in East Belfast with a wealth of experience and a proven goal-scoring pedigree, departing Lakeview Park as Loughgall’s top goalscorer of the 21st century.

Harry Murphy signs new Glentoran contact and joins Glenavon on loan

Tue, 28/01/2025 - 11:59

Glentoran Football Club is delighted to announce that defender Harry Murphy has signed a new two-and-a-half-year contract extension and joined Sports Direct Premiership side Glenavon on loan for the remainder of the 2024/25 season.

The 21-year-old has committed his future to The BetMcLean Oval until the end of the 2026/27 season. He makes the move to Mourneview Park to gain valuable first-team experience after spending the first half of the season as a member of Glentoran’s first-team squad.

Obituary: Kieran Dowd

Sun, 26/01/2025 - 17:58

Glentoran Football Club would like to express sadness at the passing of our former Caretaker Manager Kieran Dowd at his home in Cork..

Kieran joined the club as First Team Coach in the summer of 1971 at the invitation of then manager Peter McParland. Peter resigned after the second Ulster Cup game, so by the end of August 1971 Kieran was appointed Caretaker Manager. A position he held for 13 games until the appointment of Scotsman Alex McRae. Kieran remained on the coaching staff as the Glens went on that season to win the League title for the 15th time in the club’s history.

Thomson’s debut double sinks Loughgall

Sat, 25/01/2025 - 20:45

Joe Thomson had the debut that dreams are made of, with a double strike, as Glentoran came from behind to defeat Loughgall 2-1 in this afternoon’s Sports Direct Premiership tie at Lakeview Park.

Thomson, who joined the County Antrim Shield winners from Larne just this week, had a day to remember.

The midfielder scored a stunning equaliser before adding a penalty with just two minutes remaining on the clock. The Glens move to second in the table after today’s exploits.

Callan Farley joins Warrenpoint Town on loan

Fri, 24/01/2025 - 17:59

Glentoran Football Club has announced that promising young defender Callan Farley has joined NIFL Premier Intermediate side Warrenpoint Town on loan for the remainder of the 2024/25 season.

The 18-year-old makes the move to Milltown to gain invaluable first-team experience, having spent the first half of the season as a regular member of Glentoran’s senior squad.

Farley made his competitive debut in an emphatic 4-0 victory over Crusaders and featured in the European Play-off semi-final against Coleraine at the end of last season.

Glentoran bolster midfield with signing of Joe Thomson from Larne

Thu, 23/01/2025 - 16:47

Glentoran Football Club is delighted to announce the signing of influential midfielder Joe Thomson from Larne for an undisclosed fee.
 
The highly regarded former Scotland Under-21 international has signed a two-and-a-half-year deal at the BetMcLean Oval, committing his future to the club until the end of the 2026/27 season.
 
The 28-year-old Thomson becomes the Glens’ fourth singing of the January transfer window, joining Christie Pattisson, Shane McEleney, and Ciarán Coll in East Belfast.
 

Glens defeat Larne to lift Shield

Wed, 22/01/2025 - 00:20

The wait for silverware at the BetMcLean Oval is finally over, after Glentoran defeated Larne 5-4 in a nail biting penalty-shootout after a 1-1 draw in tonight’s Co Antrim Shield Final at Seaview.

Christie Pattison was the hero as he scored the winning penalty, to give Declan Devine his first trophy as manager, and the club's first trophy in five years.

Charlie Lindsay opened the scoring in the second half with a thunderbolt from distance, before Andy Ryan equalised moments later for Larne, who were denied a fifth Shield win in a row.

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