Saturday 18th September 2021
3pm Kick Off
Milltown has proved a happy hunting ground for Glentoran since Warrenpoint were first promoted to the IPL in 2013, recording 9 wins from 11 and enduring just 1 defeat - even managing to score 5 goals in 3 of those fixtures and 4 on 2 occasions. In contrast, 'Point have managed just 8 goals in total across the 11 fixtures.
Tickets for next Tuesday's Toal's County Antrim Shield match v Larne at Inver Park are now available to purchase online for Glentoran supporters at this site.
Tickets for our rearranged Danske Bank Premiership match v Linfield on Tuesday 28th September at the Bet McLean Oval are also back on sale at this site.
All tickets purchased for the original date for the Linfield game remain valid for the new date.
The much-vaunted strength in depth at the Bet McLean Oval was clearly demonstrated this evening Mick McDermott made no fewer than nine changes to the starting line-up that comfortably defeated Ballymena United four days ago. Only skipper Marcus Kane and Jay Donnelly remained from that game. In came Ross Glendinning for his Glentoran debut, Gael Bigirimana, Rory Donnelly, Seanan Clucas, Ciaran O’Connor, Mal Smith, Joe Crowe, Caolan Marron and Ben Cushnie as we commenced this season’s quest to win the Bet McLean League Cup.
Beth Stafford celebrates Robbie McDaid’s return to form in her latest cover for the Glentoran Gazette. In tonight’s Bet McLean Cup tie issue Mick McDermott tells why he is taking every competition seriously, the Gazette team profiles our opponents, Premier Intermediate League leaders, Banbridge Town, and takes a look at the Glens record in the competition.
Tuesday 14th September 2021
Kick Off 7.45pm
Tomorrow night we begin our campaign in the Bet McLean League Cup when NIFL Premier Intermediate League side Banbridge Town are our visitors.
Following the summer departure of manager Stuart King to take over at IPL side Carrick Rangers, Town have turned to the experienced former Bangor, Sport & Leisure Swifts and Lurgan Celtic boss Frankie Wilson to lead their quest to win promotion to the Championship, assisted by club stalwart and former defender Simon Nicks.
Glentoran FC is delighted to announce that our captain, Marcus Kane has signed an extension to his current contract. That means Marcus is now committed to Glentoran until the end of the 2022/23 season at least.
As tghe current season is Marcus' tenth with Glentoran, the club has also granted him a much deserved testimonial year. The Testimonial Committee will be chaired by Superstore Manager and GFC1882 Director Ruth McCreery. We know this will be a very popular testimonial so there will be full details of how supporters can help Marcus and Ruth announced here shortly.
We would like to express deep sadness at the passing of former Glentoran Director and former Chairperson of Glentoran Women, Maura Muldoon, and to send condolences to her partner, Cheryl, and to her brothers and sisters Eleanor, Sean, Michael and Grainne. Maura was a director from 2008 until 2010.
Three years after its opening, the Ron Manley Suite in the Bet McLean Oval was rededicated last night before our home Danske Bank Premiership win over Ballymena United.
A third consecutive hat trick for Jordan Jenkins (that's a hat trick in each of the three matches he's played since signing from Glenavon in July) continued his wonderful start to the season as Glentoran Seconds progressed in the Steel & Sons Cup with a 4-1 away win over Shankill Juniors this afternoon.
The Wee Glens' other goal came from first team squad member Ben Cushnie,
An opening goal from Robbie McDaid and a Conor McMenamin hattrick gave the Glens a comfortable win at the Bet McLean Oval in tonight's Danske Bank Premiership clash.
There was just one change to the starting line up from last Saturday's game at Cliftonville; Conor McMenamin coming in to replace Rory Donnelly.
