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 Tuesday 13th May

Portadown Appeal Rejected.

http://www.irishfa.com/the-ifa/news/3957/portadown-fc-appeal/

The IFA Executive Committee made the decision based on the fact that the club submitted their application after the stipulated deadline.

Portadown Football Club’s appeal against the decision was heard by an IFA Appeals Board on Monday 12 May 2008.  The IFA Appeals Board, after hearing lengthly and detailed submissions from Portadown Football Club, unanimously agreed to reject Portadown Football Club’s appeal on the basis that the required documentation was not submitted on or before the deadline set by the Association.  Therefore the original decision made by the IFA Executive Committee on Wednesday 30 April 2008 remains valid

North Down GSC would like to extend our sincere tanks to everyone who attended the annual William Hill Prediction League League and North Down GSC Player of the Year Awards on Friday Night. I think a great night was had by all. Well done to all the winners and of course to William Hill for their continued support. As for Colin Nixon and Tim McCann, simply brilliant comedy duo.

Some pics of the night here.

 Monday 28th  April

Next Years season kicks off on Saturday 9th August with the CIS Cup reverting to the old style set up as a "home and away" straight knock out cup. More info to follow.

 Thursday 24th  April

To defuse any speculation that Glentoran were the team who were late putting in the papers for the Invitational league, I can confirm Glentoran were not late, it was Portadown and a meeting taking place atm with Statement to be made later.

 Saturday 19th  April

A hard fought 2-1 last night against Cliftonville at a wind swept Oval, Glentoran have gone joint top with Linfield with the Blues having the better goal difference. A wonder overhead kick from Hamilton and a superb header from Man of the Match Halliday were enough to clinch the points. It means regardless of todays result for Linfield, the league will go to the last game. (did you ever think that would happen in January)

Bad news on the injury front with Colin Nixon suffering ankle Ligament damage, Morris suffering a dead leg and groin strain and Michael Dougherty suffering a fracture in his wrist.

Wednesday 16th  April

North Down GSC would like to extend their deepest sympathy to the Best family on the sad passing of Dickie Best, father of the late, great George Best. RIP

A weakened Glentoran earned a credible draw against Derry City last night after going 1-0 down, Colin Nixon scored the equaliser to earn a share of the spoils.

Don't forget that Glentoran entertain Cliftonville at The Oval on Friday night with Sky Sports also covering the match live.

Thursday 10th  April

The remaining tickets on sale for this weekends League Game at Windsor Park shall be sent to the usual ticketing outlets tonight.

Wednesday 9th  April

On behalf of everyone at North Down GSC can I wish Sammy Hughes all our very best and our thoughts are with him at this moment in time as he is battling a serious illness.

Monday 7th  April

North Down GSC have a bus running to Windsor Park on Saturday. The bus will leave The Railway Bar in Newtownards at 12.45 and stops at The Elk at 1pm and shall leave from the Westbourne at 1.30pm. Guests very welcome.

Don't forget tonights game against Linfield at The Oval is a Setanta Cup match and is live at 8pm with a 8.05pm kick off.

 Sunday 6th  April

Glentoran continued their fantastic run getting 29 points out of an available 33 points with a 2-0 league win away at the Crues, with two goals from Dean Fitzgerald. The only downside of the day was Linfield winning 5-0 against Newry meaning we have to beat them a massive 3-0 next to go top of the league. A massive ask of the lads, but all we can do is go for it.

The William Hill Prediction League enters the last 3 weeks with things getting very tight at the top. Stevey Graham leads the race with his team "Sas is a real header" with 234 points from David Baker "Allllright Dave" with 231 points and the previous long time leader Simon Graham with "Swift Exit" on 229 points. This weeks highest score was Davy McKeag "The Shada a Scraba" with a massive 13 points.

Saturday 22nd  March

After a great 3-0 win at the Oval today with goals from a Nixon penalty and Scullion and Boyce and Cliftonville getting beat 2-1 by Coleraine, Glentoran are now only 3 points of the top of the league. Can Miracle happen?....................

The tables have been updated for this weeks Predictions and Tuesday's
fixtures are already online for you.

Things are getting tight at the top now with only 7 points splitting the
top 3 teams and only 4 points between long term leader Swift Exit

and Sas is a real Header, with  Alllllllllllllllllllllllright Dave now

only 3 behind him.

This weeks highest points scorer was 4th placed Swift Success with a
massive 13 points, propelling him into 4th spot.

Friday 14th  March

All the members of North Down GSC would like to extend our deepest sympathies to club member Neil Armstrong (Nelson) who's mother died suddenly last night.

Friday 7th  March

Glens take on Coleraine tonight in the Irish League at The Oval with an 8pm kick off.

William Hill Prediction League cut off time is 7pm tonight, so any of you that haven't got your preds done better hurry up.

Remember to vote for your Referee of the Year Award. The voting will run until the end of the month. At the minute it is a two horse race between Dessie Loughrey and David Malcolm.

 Sunday 2nd March

Dear oh Dear oh Dear. How else can we describe yesterday. Mac has to raise the players morale after yesterdays performance or the best we'll manage this year is, The Bin Lid, 3rd in League, shambolic Q/Final of Irish Cup and no doubt our usual Setanta flop. 

Friday 29th February

Fancy an All Ireland League or want to know more about an All Ireland League?

www.allirelandpremierleague.com

Can I apologise to those who have emailed in for the problem regarding their votes for the Referee of the Year Award. I have upgraded the vote caster to a professional addition and this should take up to approx 24 to work. Everyone who has voted  by email shall have their votes updated when the vote caster is ready.

Tomorrow see's us take on a Donegal Celtic in the Irish Cup side full of confidence after their draw with Linfield last week. I can't see this game being as easy as the last game against DC when we recorded a 5-1 win at The Oval. I would take a 1-0 win though i fancy 3-0.

Remember the William Hill Prediction League cut off time this week is 12 noon tomorrow

Monday 25th February

As you can see at the top of the page, we are running a competition for the Referee of the Year Award. This will be presented to the winner on Friday 9th May. Votes can be made here or at www.irishleaguesupporters.com

Thursday 14th February

Glentoran travel to Larne for their next game on Saturday, with-out new signing Boyce who is suspended after his dreadfull sending off decision last week. Just to cheer you up, the officials for the Larne game are: 

Ref: D Malcolm

Assistants:A Neeson & T McKnight

4th Official: A Hayes

North Down GSC have a bus running to Larne leaving the Railway Bar in Ards at 12.30, Elk at 12.45 and Westbourne at 1pm

Thursday 7th February

Glentoran Accademy hits the airwaves on French 24 News Channel. to watch the clip click here and click the link "A week in Africa"

Wednesday 6th February

Glentoran are to play a friendly against Finn Harps on February 26th at the Oval in a friendly.

 Thursday 31st January

Glentoran have signed Matthew Burrows of Dundela on a pre-contract deal.Matthew will spend the rest of the season with Dundela before completing his move to Glentoran in the summer.

 Thursday 24rd January

Rory Hamill has signed for DC in a loan deal until the end of the season. North Down GSC wish Rory all the best in the future.

Wednesday 23rd January

Did any of you Golden oldies travel to watch Glentoran play Panathinaikos in 1964? Having been browsing the net I tripped across this clip. click here 

Wednesday 17th January

Glentoran have been drawn with, Linfield, Derry City & St Pats in the Setanta Cup.

A great result in the replay last night of the Irish Cup with a comfortable 3-1 win at the Whites with goals from Fordyce who got two, and a Nixon Penalty.

Monday 14th January

Apologies for the lack of update, between being on holiday and BT managing to somehow mess up my whole streets phone system, today is the first i've managed to get online.

Whilst away we have signed McCabe & Boyce as well as release Michael Ward, Chris Morgan, given Hamill permission to talk to other clubs and Gary Smyth has extended his loan spell with the Crues.

Thanks to Paul who has been kindly updating the William Hill Prediction League for us. Over the next few weeks i'll give you an update on how everythings going. In the meantime, a belated Happy New Year.

Wednesday 26th December

Well done Glentoran, each and every player should lift their heads high after today. We supporters asked questions after last week, and rightly so, and you delivered. Sean Ward and Leeper were outstanding at the back and young Carson bossed the midfield. Hamilton yet again proved he is the best in the league, Halliday had a wonder header to get the winner and on another day Neil could have had a hat-trick. Brilliant lads, simply brilliant.

 

 Sunday 23rd December

Pathetic,Abysmal,Gutless & Disgrace are just a few words that could be used to describe what Glentoran Fans were served up on Saturday. Every player and management team need to have a long look at themselves and ask, "do I deserve to be at this great club, and will I give my all for that great club"? Very few players deserve to be playing at the minute. One thing that is obvious, A striker can not play left back, A striker can not play right midfield. Though, I wonder can a goalkeeper play left back............

The William Hill Prediction League has been updated and Boxing Days fixtures are now available.

Wednesday 12th December

The Soccer Sixes are back. the popular soccer sixes are back with former favourites such as Barney Bowers, John Devine, Jim Cleary, Raymond Morrison, Gary McCartney, Billy Caskey, Gary Smyth will be playing for Glentoran. For more information and to purchase tickets etc click here

Saturday 8th December

We have a bus running to Solitude for those members who have purchased tickets through the club. Bus departs 1.15pm

Glentoran were beaten 1-0 last night at Limavady. Well it is December after all.

 Thursday 6th December

North Down GSC would like to offer our sincerest best wishes to Tim McCann for the future after the sad news that he will have to retire after the cruciate knee ligament injury he picked up against Glenavon that has resulted in him having to retire from football. Tim always gave 100% for the Glens and is an example for all players to note and take example of. Good luck Tim and thank you for the memories.

MONDAY 26TH NOVEMBER

Another win against high flying Newry City on Saturday keeps us top of the league on goals difference over Cliftonville. A goal of the season contender from Fordyce and a superb placed shot by Hill gave us full points. Match report from Chris will be online shortly.

A great night was had by all on Saturdays Night at the Races, which turned out to be a great evening.

This weeks fixtures are now online for the William Hill Prediction League.

WEDNESDAY 21ST NOVEMBER

Don't fotget the night of the races this Saturday at our club rooms at Comber Cricket Club this Saturday night. For more info email rickysnr@northdowngsc.com or phone 07870 575171. Special quest at the evening will be Glentoran trialist Acquah Afriyie from Ghana.

THURSDAY 15TH NOVEMBER

The Chairman and members of North Down GSC would like to extend our deepest condolences to the partner of our member Alan Moore 's who's mother sadly passed away suddenly.

 SUNDAY 11TH NOVEMBER

Glentoran bounced back from defeat mid-week to trounce Coleraine by four goals to one. Goals from Hamilton, McCann, Nixon and Neil saw off a plucky and determined Coleraine side.

Things are starting to tighten up at the top of the William Hill Prediction League where long time leader Swift Exit has nearly been caught up by Jolly Green Giants closely followed by Davy McCaigs Eggy Farts, England Glens, Le Jeu Avant Tout & Sas Is A Real Header all tied in 3rd place. Remember there is no fixtures next week due to Internationals, however the following Saturdays fixtures are now online. League table is now online. click here

FRIDAY 2ND NOVEMBER

After Glentorans's County Atrim Shield Final triumph it's back to Irish Premier League action tomorrow against Institute. After last weeks 3-3 draw with Donegal Celtic it is expected that Elliot Morris will return to goal after Docs horror show last week.

William Hill Prediction League cut off for this weeks matches are tonight at 7pm.

 THURSDAY 25TH OCTOBER

Glentoran got Crusaders in the semi final of the CIS Cup to be played at Windsor Park on Tuesday 6th November.

Sorry for the problems accessing the site and the prediction league, had a few technical problems.

I'm sure you'll be happy to see the officials for the game on Saturday.

Donegal Celtic v. Glentoran - A. McCourt, J. McDowell, A. Neeson, D. Malcolm

 

 MONDAY 15TH OCTOBER

Another win on Saturday kept our 100% undefeated domestic record in tact. The match report courtesy of Chris Greer as usual is now online here.

Match video is now online at Forza TV, click on the icon on the left to access.

THURSDAY 11TH OCTOBER

Could all member contact Jim in relation to the Donegal Celtic tickets on 07876 746 764

It has also been announced that the CAS Final shall be held at Windsor Park and again this will be an all ticket affair. Don't you just love H&S

 

 WEDNESDAY 3RD OCTOBER

Well how can we describe last night. A sore bitter losing manager sent off again. A thug of a tackle by O'Hara,actually that is being kind. Scullion could have had his career ended. Goals by  Hamilton and Nixon were enough to put us through to the final against either Ballymena or the Crues who play tonight.  Match report from Chris now.

SUNDAY 30TH SEPTEMBER

Glentoran moved joint top of the Premier League after a great 4-0 win over a poor Ballymena yesterday to rake up 10 straight wins. Match

report will be up shortly.

Well done to Glentoran Fan Matthew Brown for getting top score on the William Hill Prediction League with 13 points. Top of the pile is Dungannon supporter Simon Graham (Swift Exit) followed in second place by non other than Paul Irwin (Davy McCraigs Eggy Farts) with Glenman Robert Kemp (Jolly Green Giants) in 3rd spot.

TUESDAY 25TH SEPTEMBER

North Down GSC have a bus running to Ballymena on Saturday leaving the Railway Bar in Newtownards at 12.45pm and stopping at the usual stops along the way. All guests welcome.

TUESDAY 18TH SEPTEMBER

Glentoran announce an exciting link up with the Princes Trust . Fifteen unemployed young people from the East Belfast/North Down area are being given the chance to embark on a unique work experience opportunity thanks to youth charity The Prince’s Trust, The Irish Football Association and Glentoran Football Club.

Click here for full story.

Only back from my weekend trip home so sorry for lack of updates. After Saturday's last gasp winner against a plucky Larne, Glentoran entertained Lisburn Distillery at the Oval last night in the County Antrim Shield winning by 3-0. The match report by Chris is now online.

This weeks William Hill Prediction League Fixtures are now online and awaiting your attention. Don't forget their is a game on Friday night so the cut off for this week shall be 7.30pm on Friday.