Duncan Ferguson's first game as Glentoran manager postponed due to weather
BBC Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 24, 2026, 11:14 AM
Last updated Oct 24, 2026
Duncan Ferguson's debut as manager of Glentoran against Ballymena United has been postponed following a pitch inspection, which deemed the surface unplayable due to a waterlogged pitch. The match was scheduled for Saturday at the Oval but was canceled ahead of the 15:00 BST kickoff. A yellow weather warning remains in effect across Northern Ireland, with winds expected to reach 75 mph. Ferguson will now lead his first game against Coleraine on Friday, 30 October, live on BBC iPlayer. Additionally, the Women's Challenge Cup final between Glentoran and Cliftonville has also been postponed due to the adverse weather conditions.
- •Match against Ballymena United was scheduled for Saturday at the Oval.
- •Pitch was deemed unplayable due to weather conditions.
- •Ferguson's first match will now be on 30 October against Coleraine.
- •A yellow and amber weather warning is in effect across Northern Ireland.
- •Women's Challenge Cup final also postponed due to the weather.
- 11:14 AMBBC Sport — Ferguson's first game as Glentoran boss postponed
"Duncan Ferguson's first game as Glentoran manager against Ballymena United is because of a waterlogged pitch.
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