# Ferguson’s first game as Glentoran boss postponed

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/fergusons-first-game-as-glentoran-boss-postponed/
- Published: 2026-10-24T11:14:04+00:00
- Updated: 2026-10-24T12:23:54+00:00
- Original publisher: BBC Sport (publisher lean: Centre)
- Original article: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/articles/cmy4x7zvv28ko?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
- Topics: Sport

## Key points

- Ferguson’s Glentoran debut was postponed due to a waterlogged pitch.
- The match against Ballymena United was called off after an inspection.
- Glentoran are due to face Coleraine on 30 October.

## Summary

Duncan Ferguson’s first match as Glentoran manager has been postponed because the Oval pitch was waterlogged. The decision followed an inspection at midday on Saturday, delaying his debut after he was appointed on Monday.

Glentoran had been due to host Ballymena United at 15:00 BST. Ferguson is now set to take charge away to Coleraine on Friday, 30 October at 19:45 GMT, with the match live on BBC iPlayer. Weather warnings cover Northern Ireland, including an amber warning for Saturday night when winds of up to 75mph are expected; Glentoran’s Women’s Challenge Cup final against Cliftonville was also postponed.

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