Big games just keep coming involving Crusaders and next up is big spending Glentoran who come to Seaview trying to keep in touch at the top with Larne. Crusaders also have aspirations of challenging at the top so a cracking game is in store.
Stephen Baxter has a selection headache with up to 10 players injured so we may see some walking wounded who would normally not be considered asked to play through a pain barrier. Surprise inclusion last week against Linfield Declan Caddell will make himself available again but we will not see Daniel Larmour or Robbie Weir who both pulled hamstrings last weel while Jude Winchester may be in with a chance if his back injury clears up. Stephen will ask for another dose of last weeks heroics with three points attached and the team are ready to deliver.
Mick McDermott will want to stay in touch with Larne who sit above them and with the busy December schedule coming up this is a game he could probably do without at this stage. They got back to winning ways last week with a 2-0 win against Portadown although it wasn't as easy as the score suggests. They will be without Sean McCartan who is suspended and the key men to watch will be the Donnelly brothers.
Crusaders and Glentoran have already met this season with Glentoran winning at The Oval.
19/08/22 Glentoran 3 Crusaders 1
Referee Shane Andrews
Asst Referees Ryan Kelsey & John Doherty
4th Official Declan Hassan
Big games need big crowds and we want you to pack out the home end on Saturday. Bring flags, bring the red and black and most important bring the songs. Tickets can be bought at www.crusadersfootballclub.com/tickets, in Harry D's up to 12pm and then the ticket office in the McDonald Centre from 1.30pm. We cannot wait to see you and the team want you to get right behind them. C'mon the Crues. Keep the Faith.