Glentoran happy with UEFA date

Glentoran will tell UEFA they intend to take on Shelbourne in their Champions League qualifying tie at the Oval on Wednesday, July 13 with a 7pm kick-off.

Shelbourne officials have expressed some discomfort at the tie taking place just the day after the Protestant marching season reaches its end but after consultation with local police, their Glentoran counterparts are confident the tie will pass off without incident.