The first Glentoran Gazette of 2022 welcomes moves to set up a professional association for players and reiterates there is no reason why the remainder of the funding for local clubs cannot be released by Stormont. We examine how the takeovers at Glentoran and Larne are re-shaping the Irish League while boyhood Glens fan Jordan Jenkins tells Matthew Brown why he is happy to work hard to gain a place in the team. Brian McClelland opens a short series on former Glens player, Newtownards Road man, Sammy Chapman, Henry Muldrew looks at some of those who have crossed the Rubicon from the Oval to south Belfast while Philip Stevenson brings a Glentoran tale from the other side of the world. We also take a second look at the memorabilia collection of the late Eric Wright and examine a rejuvenated Derry City’s challenge for Airtricity League honours this year. Ciaran O’Connor is Beth Stafford and Joe Burns’ cover star while Thomas Sewell brings picture action from on and off the pitch. The Gazette, by the fans for the fans, is still only £3.
