Sweden 1958
It’s difficult to chose between Sweden 1958 and Spain 1982 as Northern Ireland’s greatest ever World Cup finals performance. Whilst the heroics of Bingham's 82 squad were very special, the 58 boys played 5 games in just 12 days. On both occasions their tournaments ended with defeat to France.
Glentoran's Ladies side remain on top of the Concentrix Premier League after a scoreless draw against Crusaders Strikers at Seaview on Wednesday evening. It was the first points that Glentoran Belfast United had dropped this season after racking up 5 wins in their first five games.
They began their League campaign with a 7-2 home win against Shankill Utd Predators. A 2-1 away win against Linfield Ladies followed and they kept the run going with further victories against Mid Ulster Ladies (3-0), Ballymena Utd All Stars (1-0) and Cliftonville Ladies (2-0).
On Sunday afternoon the Ghanaian head coach Kwesi Appiah named his final 23 man squad to travel to the 2014 World Cup Finals in Brazil. It’s fair to say that Glentoran Football Club and its supporters had more than a little interest in his selection.
On Friday the 31st of March the Victoria GSC hosted their end of season dinner in the RAFA Club at The Mount. With their newly announced Roy Manson Player of The Year, Stephen McAlorum, in attendance the night was sure to be fun. Also in attendance were Jason Hill and Marcus Kane, along with members of Jason’s testimonial committee.
Yesterday saw the 32nd annual Northern Ireland Football Programme Collectors Club fair at which they also announced their Programme of the Year award.
We are very pleased to say that the Glentoran Gazette was selected as the winner, for what was a fantastic 14th year in a row and overall 16th title.
Congratulations go to Gazette Editor, Chris Holt designer Clifford Logan and all the contributors. The photo below shows Gazette contributor, Jake Proctor receiving the award from NIFPCC Chairman, David Hand, in the absence of Chris Holt.
Mark Clarke and Mark Miskimmin have been told today that they are being made available to other clubs and that, should they wish to secure regular first team football, their future will lie elsewhere. We thank both playersfor their contribution during their time with the club and wish them well for the future.
On Saturday 31st May between 10am and 4pm, the Superstore will be holding a MASSIVE CLEARANCE SALE.
Glentoran will play Derry City in a pre-season friendly at the Oval on Monday 21st July with a 7.30pm kick off.
Glentoran will play a pre-season friendly against Loughgall at Lakeview Park on Saturday 5th July with a 3pm kick off.
