We learned recently of the sad news that lifelong Glenman, Tommy Gilmore passed away in Canada on the 30th December. Tommy was born in Thistle Street, off the Newtownards Road and like so many from the area, worked in the Shipyard as a steel worker. The Glens were his passion however and remained so even after he emigrated to Canada in 1978.
A keen footballer, bandsman and Orangeman, he was also a member of the Westbourne Glentoran Supporters Club for many years.
The NI Football League and the Irish FA have announced the roll out of Covid-19 tests for Danske Bank Premiership clubs.
Provision of the Covid-19 test kits to clubs has been sourced and funded in a joint venture by the NI Football League and the Irish FA to ensure a safe return to play for all match participants.
NI Football League Interim Manging Director Steven Mills, said:
“We are delighted to announce the introduction of testing to reaffirm our commitment to the welfare of our players, coaches and match officials.
GFC 1882 Limited, the company that represents the interests of the minority shareholders in Glentoran, recently appointed four new Directors from within the Glentoran Family. The new Directors are (left to right above) Colin Davidson, Ruth McCreery, Paul Meadows and Gail Redmond.
This is the second of a four part review of 2020 as it impacted Glentoran on and off the pitch. It has been written for www.glentoran.com by Andrew Morrison, a final year student in Sports Journalism at Liverpool John Moores University.
Part 4 October - December
The Northern Ireland Football League issued the following statement this evening:
"The NI Football League, with support from the Irish FA, has agreed to halt the Dankse Bank Premiership for three matchdays from 6pm on Saturday evening (9 January) until Saturday 23 January.
Having considered views of membership and all key stakeholders the decision has been taken in light of the continued Covid-19 pandemic.
Due to the new COVID-19 restrictions imposed on all non essential businesses in Northern Ireland, GLENTORAN SUPERSTORE will be closed to the public until further notice.
We have moved ALL stock online and will be continuing to trade via www.glentoransuperstore.com with orders processed on a weekly basis. Delivery options have changed to a) Next Day Delivery via City Air Express or b) via Royal Mail Tracked.
*** MASSIVE JANUARY ONLINE SALE*** starts 5pm Friday 8th January 2021
This is the second of a four part review of 2020 as it impacted Glentoran on and off the pitch. It has been written for www.glentoran.com by Andrew Morrison, a final year student in Sports Journalism at Liverpool John Moores University.
Part 3 July - September (Up for the Cup)
July saw a relaxation on the restrictions regarding Covid-19 meaning a limited return to normal life. This in turn meant that Glentoran were able to return to action.
This is the second of a four part review of 2020 as it impacted Glentoran on and off the pitch. It has been written for www.glentoran.com by Andrew Morrison, a final year student in Sports Journalism at Liverpool John Moores University.
Part 2 April– June (Lockdown)
With football brought to a standstill the club's focus turned to what was going on off the pitch. Despite the lack of a fixtures schedule, the month of April was just as busy as the rest of the season.
This is the first of a four part review of 2020 as it impacted Glentoran on and off the pitch. It has been written for www.glentoran,com by Andrew Morrison, a final year student in Sports Journalism at Liverpool John Moores University.
Part One: January -March
The year 2020 was definitely a memorable one, a year which saw the breakout of the Coronavirus pandemic bringing both football and everyday life to a standstill.
Two goals in the opening 12 minutes were enough to give the Glens the points at the Oval this evening in the Danske Bank Premiership although a late Portadown strike did make for a nervous finish.
Recent signing, Rhys Marshall was in the starting line up as manager, Mick McDermott tinkered with the 4-3-3 formation that we've used for most of the season.
