In another 40-page Glentoran Gazette for a Big Two derby semi-final game Mick McDermott says that, while he isn’t happy with recent defensive blunders, he knows the squad has the character to overcome the problem and he has good news on the injury front. Meanwhile, Jamie Megarry says Linfield come to the Oval high on confidence after a long unbeaten run and Paul Vance gives brings us the verdict on the League Cup’s most successful sides. Matthew Brown lauds the return to form of Hrvoje Plum who just happens to be Beth Stafford’s choice as her cover star. Match programme publishers, the 1923 Committee, call for a proportionate approach to discipline matters. Brian McClelland talks to Glentoran legend Jim Weatherup about the day the Glens won the “World Cup” and recalls the glory days of Frank Grice, a manager with a ruthless streak. Roy Downes rolls out a bottle of green, red and black wine and Henry Muldrew continues his English odyssey at the Manchester clubs' grounds. We also suggest that harbour stadium plan could boost an event hungry city. And, of course, Norman Ternahan and Thomas Sewell bring all the recent match action in words and pictures in your big midweek read. The Gazette, by the fans for the fans, is £4.
