Many congratulations to young Academy player Matthew Irvine who yesterday won the IFA Search for a Star Competition.
After impressing in the heats and earning himself a place in the finals at Ashfield School 3G facility, Matty had to complete an afternoon of skill based drills and ball mastery tests under the watchful eye of the IFA judging panel.
For added pressure Matty was up against the selected best from around the country from as far out as Fermanagh in his age bracket of 2001 born players.
It is an outstanding achievement to even reach the finals let alone being crowned the overall Star!
As a result of his success Matthew won the grand prize of a years sponsorship from a world leading brand in sportswear.
Matthew currently plays a starring role in the Centre of Midfield for our very successful Under 12s side in National League A, and only a month or two ago was signed to the Liverpool FC school of excellence which he now attends every Friday night.
Mattys stats for the season so far are:
Played – 11
Goals – 5
Assists – 2
Man of the Match Awards - 3
On behalf of the Glentoran Academy and everyone else at Glentoran Football Club we would like to offer a huge congratulations to Matty for his fantastic achievement.
