Glentoran aim to extend winning run at Portadown

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 8 Oct, 16:19 · Archive

Glentoran have won three consecutive matches and climbed to fourth in the Irish Premiership following their 2-0 victory over Dungannon Swifts on Saturday. The turnaround comes under interim management after the departure of Declan Devine as boss. The Glens now travel to face Portadown on Friday night seeking to extend their winning streak.

Winger Ross Clarke has stressed the importance of maintaining the team's recent form. 'The last three games have been good in terms of performance levels, but the most important thing has been the results,' he said. Clarke highlighted how the club struggled to find consistency at the start of the season and could not string together wins. The recent victories over Carrick and Cliftonville have given the squad a significant confidence boost.

Glentoran's latest run has seen them score six times and concede just once. Clarke credited both interim managers for reinforcing their demands on the players and getting the best from the squad. He expressed confidence that the team could replicate the strong run they achieved from Christmas onwards last season, saying 'there's no reason why we can't replicate that'.

How it is being reported

• Glentoran wing star in positive spirits after their improvement in results... but issues warning ahead of clash with PortadownBelfast Telegraph · 8 Oct, 16:00
• Glentoran revival has to keep rolling after climbing to fourth says wingerGlentoran’s latest run, in the midst of managerial upheaval, has seen them score six times and concede just onceBelfast Live · 8 Oct, 11:19

In this story: Glentoran · Portadown · Ross Clarke · Tim McCann · Paddy McCourt · Declan Devine

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