Mick McDermott

No change: Glenavon chairman Adrian Teer remains opposed to summer switch

Irish League clubs have gone cold on making a switch to summer football as consensus opinion fails to materialise

There is no indication of any seasonal change on the horizon for the Irish League after talks on the issue have gone cold.

Mick McDermott lamented the 'madness' of the European Play-Off final

Glentoran made inexcusable mistakes and that’s why we threw away European qualification: Mick McDermott

Mick McDermott lamented “inexcusable” mistakes which cost Glentoran a place in Europe.

Larne frontman Ronan Hale. Credit: INPHO/Stephen Hamilton

Ronan Hale inspires Larne to stun Glens and net last Euro spot

Larne staged a brilliant 4-2 fightback victory against Glentoran to land a lucrative place in the Europa Conference League.

Heavyweight showdown: Larne and Glentoran will face off in a winner-takes-all battle tonight. Credit: INPHO/Philip Magowan

Mick McDermott hoping to avoid 'extreme disappointment' by targeting a European silver lining to Glentoran’s season

Glentoran manager Mick McDermott admits there will be extreme disappointment if his side finishes the season without a trophy or a European place but he has insisted the club is not in crisis.

Conor McMenamin was on fire against Glenavon on Tuesday night

Conor McMenamin can win us a European place, claims Glentoran manager Mick McDermott

Manager Mick McDermott has hailed the contribution of hotshot Conor McMenamin, who was instrumental in helping Glentoran claim a place in Friday night’s NIFL Europa Conference League qualifying final.

Mick McDermott says Glentoran are ready for the Play-Off challenge

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Mick McDermott: With no other options, it’s now do or die time for Glentoran in the European Play-Offs

Fewer options for Glentoran means a sharper focus on the forthcoming Play-Off games, insists manager Mick McDermott.

Mick McDermott has suffered eligibility pain in the past

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Glentoran must turn anger over Irish Cup expulsion into hunger for future success, insists boss Mick McDermott

Glentoran manager Mick McDermott says he has no regrets over his club’s Irish Cup eligibility fight but it has rekindled memories of another painful episode in his career.

Man on: Linfield’s Jimmy Callaher is challenged by Jay Donnelly. Credit: INPHO/Presseye/Stephen Hamilton

Linfield allow the Irish Premiership title door to open for Cliftonville after being held by Glentoran at Windsor Park

David Healy’s Linfield remain at the top of the Danske Bank Premiership table — but their fourth successive title triumph is still a long way off.

Drawing sting: Linfield’s Eetu Vertainen reflects on a missed chance

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Steven Beacom Opinion There was only one big winner from Linfield’s draw with Glentoran... and they weren’t even playing

The big winners at Windsor Park weren’t even playing. The result was Linfield 1 Glentoran 1. Cliftonville won. The destiny of the title race is now in Red hands after the Big Two derby draw.

David Healy believes Jose Mourinho’s comments are also applicable to title-chasing Linfield

Linfield boss David Healy admits his team is braced for ‘four cup finals’ as the Danske Bank Premiership title race reaches boiling point.

Mick McDermott has long railed against Northern Ireland’s footballing authorities

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Glentoran’s appeal against Irish Cup expulsion had zero basis to mix it with lawyers, but now they should focus on Irish Premiership title battle

After two weeks of bullish rhetoric, on Friday afternoon we finally learned the underwhelming basis of Glentoran’s appeal against their expulsion from the Irish Cup.

Shay McCartan (right) celebrates with Conor McMenamin during Glentoran’s demolition of Carrick Rangers

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It’s a big ask to win next five games but Glentoran are up for the fight, maintains Mick McDermott

Glentoran boss Mick McDermott believes his team sent out a statement of intent with their demolition of Carrick Rangers at the BetMcLean Oval on Tuesday night.

Mick McDermott believes Glentoran can be reinstated into the Irish Cup

Mick McDermott: Glentoran wouldn’t appeal against Irish Cup expulsion over Joe Crowe eligibility row if it were a waste of money

Mick McDermott insists Glentoran would not be spending their cash on lawyers if they did not believe they could win their Irish Cup appeal.

On alert: Mick McDermott knows the Swifts can inflict damage

We must be on our game to avoid banana-skin, warns Glentoran manager Mick McDermott

Glentoran boss Mick McDermott has warned his boys today’s trip down the M1 to face Dungannon Swifts at Stangmore Park is a potential banana skin fixture.

Defence: Mick McDermott insists Glentoran have done nothing wrong. Credit: INPHO/Jonathan Porter

Mick McDermott insists Glentoran haven’t done anything ‘incorrect’ as boss vows to fight Joe Crowe’s Irish Cup case

Manager Mick McDermott insists Glentoran will fight their corner in the latest registration row to hit local football.

Glentoran’s Jay Donnelly celebrates his goal against Newry City. Credit: David Maginnis

Jay Donnelly’s moment of magic may well be in vain as Glentoran face being kicked out of Irish Cup

Glentoran’s Irish Cup hopes – and subsequently their dreams of a league and cup double – hang by a thread following the latest registration row to hit local football.

Pressure on : Mick McDermott says Newry will be well prepared for their cup tie against Glentoran. Credit: INPHO/Jonathan Porter

Boss Mick McDermott ready for another close tie against Newry City in Glentoran’s roller-coaster run

Glentoran boss Mick McDermott doesn’t buy into the theory that today’s Samuel Gelston’s Whiskey Irish Cup tie with Newry City at the BetMcLean Oval lightens the pressure on his boys, who are pushing to win the League title for the first time since 2009.

Impressive form: Jay Donnelly has already scored 23 goals in just 29 games for Glentoran this season. Credit: INPHO/Declan Roughan

Jay Donnelly tipped to keep goals flowing after signing new deal with Glentoran

Glentoran boss Mick McDermott has backed Jay Donnelly to keep delivering for Glentoran after the in-form striker penned a new deal.

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Fionola Meredith Opinion Why a convicted sex offender should not be in the NI squad

Do convicted sex offenders like Glentoran footballer Jay Donnelly deserve another chance? The question came up again this week, when it emerged that the manager of the Northern Ireland team, Ian Baraclough, said he would consider selecting Donnelly for the squad.

Delight: Glentoran’s Patrick McClean and Caolan Marron celebrate. Credit: Pacemaker

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Steven Beacom Opinion Glentoran are a huge step closer to ending league title wait as momentum could prove decisive after win over Linfield

It’s been 13 years since Glentoran fans were able to celebrate the Irish League title. They may only have to wait a couple more months before savouring another one.

Irish League clubs have gone cold on making a switch to summer football as consensus opinion fails to materialise

Glentoran made inexcusable mistakes and that’s why we threw away European qualification: Mick McDermott

Ronan Hale inspires Larne to stun Glens and net last Euro spot

Mick McDermott hoping to avoid 'extreme disappointment' by targeting a European silver lining to Glentoran’s season

Conor McMenamin can win us a European place, claims Glentoran manager Mick McDermott

Mick McDermott: With no other options, it’s now do or die time for Glentoran in the European Play-Offs

Glentoran must turn anger over Irish Cup expulsion into hunger for future success, insists boss Mick McDermott

Linfield allow the Irish Premiership title door to open for Cliftonville after being held by Glentoran at Windsor Park

Steven Beacom Opinion There was only one big winner from Linfield’s draw with Glentoran... and they weren’t even playing

David Healy believes Jose Mourinho’s comments are also applicable to title-chasing Linfield

Glentoran’s appeal against Irish Cup expulsion had zero basis to mix it with lawyers, but now they should focus on Irish Premiership title battle

It’s a big ask to win next five games but Glentoran are up for the fight, maintains Mick McDermott

Mick McDermott: Glentoran wouldn’t appeal against Irish Cup expulsion over Joe Crowe eligibility row if it were a waste of money

We must be on our game to avoid banana-skin, warns Glentoran manager Mick McDermott

Mick McDermott insists Glentoran haven’t done anything ‘incorrect’ as boss vows to fight Joe Crowe’s Irish Cup case

Jay Donnelly’s moment of magic may well be in vain as Glentoran face being kicked out of Irish Cup

Boss Mick McDermott ready for another close tie against Newry City in Glentoran’s roller-coaster run

Jay Donnelly tipped to keep goals flowing after signing new deal with Glentoran

Fionola Meredith Opinion Why a convicted sex offender should not be in the NI squad

Steven Beacom Opinion Glentoran are a huge step closer to ending league title wait as momentum could prove decisive after win over Linfield

Glentoran 1-0 Linfield: Conor McMenamin strikes to send Glens top with huge Big Two victory

Lee Doherty: Glentoran will take some beating but if any team can stop them then it’s Linfield

Robbie McDaid on why Glentoran have a ‘great chance’ of reaching Irish Cup final after win over Queen’s

Mick McDermott striving to give Glentoran fans a big day out by reaching Irish Cup final

Mick McDermott: More Irish League clubs can create ‘full-time environment in part-time reality’

Mick McDermott on why it shouldn’t be seen as ‘failure’ if Glentoran come up short in title challenge

Support for Ruaidhri and Jay Donnelly after passing of their mother is heartening, says Glentoran boss Mick McDermott

Coleraine swoop for Glentoran striker Andrew Mitchell

Glentoran are looking no further than our next game, insists Conor McMenamin

As the Big Two battle it out in a thrilling Premiership title race, three former players tell us who will have the edge