It’s the end of an era for Elliott Morris who tells Matthew Brown in Saturday’s Glentoran Gazette that he is looking to the future, full of confidence that the Glens are on the cusp of something big. Programme publishers, the 1923 Committee, also pay tribute to William Kirkwood whose era as Oval groundsman has also come to an end. Philip Stevenson goes back in time to tell of his admiration of Glens great, Jim Cleary, while Henry Muldrew, inspired by a night in the former midfield magician’s company, recalls his 1982 World Cup adventure. Brian McClelland solves an age-old mystery and we examine the changing face of Irish football and mark Glentoran Women’s winning start to their season. Of course, there’s also an important game this weekend and our writers detail Cliftonville’s impressive season and shine a spotlight on some of their important players. Joe Burns and Beth Stafford’s cover of another 40-page issue features Bobby Burns while Norman Ternahan and Thomas Sewell review the latest action in words and pictures. The Gazette, by the fans for the fans, is still the best £3 you’ll spend this weekend.
