Members of the victorious Foyle Cup winning team turned up in the Glentoran boardroom on Saturday afternoon with their latest piece of silverware. Left to right in the main photograph are James McCarthy, Jonathan Cockcroft, David Lowry (manager), Kyle Toan, Glentoran FC Chairman Stephen Henderson, Josh Tipping, Matthew Anderson (back), Jack Henderson (front), Lewis Massey (GK coach) & Adam McAleenan.
We'd a few former players present at the game today when Glentoran took on Scottish Premiership side, Partick Thistle, at the Oval.
Left to right are Ron Manley, Gary Smyth, Billy Caskey, Roy Coyle, Victor Moreland and Johnny Jamison. As Roy Coyle was heard to say, "Not a bad wee 6-a-side team!" There's no goalkeeper but they could probably do without.
Between them they have:
1852 appearances for Glentoran.
446 goals for Glentoran.
19 full international caps.
2 full international goals.
Glentoran's unbeaten pre-season run came to an end at the Oval this afternoon when they went down 3-1 to Scottish Premiership side, Partick Thistle.
The visitors went in front on 34 minutes when Khris Doolan beat Elliott Morris from close range. Jordan Stewart scored his third goal in two days when he levelled from the penalty spot just before half time.
Glentoran maintained their unbeaten pre-season with a 3-2 win at the Oval this afternoon.
The Glens went in front on 9 minutes when Jordan Stewart converted from the spot. Stewart added a second on 19 minutes before the visitors pulled a goal back through James Baker. Danny McKee, on as a substitute for Curtis Allen, scored with his first touch on 37 minutes after more good work from Stewart. AFC Sudbury reduced the deficit, Jordan Blackwell scoring early in the second half and Danny McKee went close for Glentoran, his effort coming back off the inside of the post.
The first issue of the 2014-15 Glentoran Gazette will be on sale this weekend.
It's a double issue covering the pre-season friendly fixtures against AFC Sudbury and Partick Thistle.
Pick up a copy from the usual guys at the Oval for £3 or buy one online HERE.
Glentoran came out on top in tonight's friendly game.
In extremely hot conditions, Glentoran and Dundela gave many of their squad members a run out in the traditional 'East Belfast' derby match. Fra McCaffrey scored the only goal of the game in the second half.
Photograph by Thomas Sewell.
I have been in my position of Commercial Director for just a few weeks and during that time I have spoke to many of my friends at The club, friends outside The club, the players and management and Directors, and many of you have lots of different ideas on how I should go about my role, and of course I have my own. Even my little girl has been coming up with plans on how we can all help OUR Club!
The Glentoran Women’s team are delighted to announce their new sponsor, Provident Personal Credit. The sponsor was announced ahead of tonight’s game at The Oval against Ballymena Allstars which they won 1-0. Glentoran.com speaks to Cheryl Lamont, managers of the women’s team and Provident Personal Credit’s Regional Manager Johnny McGuinness in the video below.
It is with deep regret that the Club has learnt of the passing of Glentoran Seconds stalwart Jackie Banford. Jackie was the right back in the hugely successful Seconds team during the John Colrain era, winning back to back George Wilson and Steel and Sons Cup doubles in the 1965/66 and 1966/67 seasons. He also made three first team appearances between 1967 and 1969. Jackie was a lifelong friend of Tommy Jackson and worked as his assistant during his time as manager of Ballymena United.
The kick off time for this Thursday's pre-season friendly against Dundela at Wilgar Park has been brought forward to 7.15pm.
