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Glentoran faces scrutiny following inconsistent Irish Premiership start

2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 13, 2026, 7:46 AM

Last updated Sep 13, 2026

Glentoran faces scrutiny following inconsistent Irish Premiership start
Summary

Glentoran occupies eighth place in the Irish Premiership after securing only two victories in their opening six league fixtures. The team most recently recorded a 1-1 draw against Bangor at the Oval. Owner Ali Pour acknowledged the pressure on manager Declan Devine, noting that the current squad was hand-picked by the coach. First team coach Tim McCann publicly stated that the players must demonstrate greater accountability following recent performances that drew boos from supporters. The club currently trails league leaders Coleraine by nine points heading into their upcoming match against the top-side on Tuesday.

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By the Numbers
  • •Glentoran sits in eighth place with seven points after six matches.
  • •The team drew 1-1 against Bangor at the Oval on Saturday.
  • •Glentoran trails league leaders Coleraine by nine points.
  • •Manager Declan Devine and his squad face pressure to improve performance.
  • •Glentoran plays Coleraine on Tuesday.
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  • 7:46 AMYahoo Sports — What is going wrong at Glentoran this season?
  • 7:46 AMBBC Sport — What is going wrong at Glentoran this season?
What they're saying
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A Glentoran side that, on paper, promised so much before the season started has so far failed to deliver in the Irish Premiership, so what is going wrong?

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A Glentoran side that, on paper, promised so much before the season started has so far failed to deliver in the Irish Premiership, so what is going wrong?

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