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Elliott Morris appreciation match confirmed as former stars show support to Oval legend

A special appreciation match will be held in honour of Glentoran legend Elliott Morris next month.

Morris hung up the gloves at the end of last season after becoming the longest-serving player in the Oval club's 140-year history.

The legendary goalkeeper joined the Glens from West Bromwich Albion in 2002 and went on to make 743 first team appearances for the Big Two giants.

Read more: That's What I Call Football podcast with Elliott Morris

During his time between the posts the 40-year-old lifted 14 senior trophies including three league titles, four Irish Cups, four League Cups and three County Antrim Shields.

He has also played 26 times for the club in Europe.

Former teammates will join Morris for the tribute match on Sunday, June 11 at Harland and Wolff Welders Blanchflower Stadium (12.30pm kick-off).

Billed as 'The Last Dance', the game will see Oval legends including Colin Nixon, Paul Leeman, Mark Glendenning, Gary Smyth, Tim McCann, Marty Hunter and Chris Morgan don their boots.

Other names confirmed include Michael Halliday, Sean Ward, Marty Hunter, Damian McLaughlin, Darren Fitzgerald, David Rainey and Darren Lockhart take part.

Morris told Glentoran's website: “It's fantastic to get all these lads together on a pitch, some of whom I haven’t played with for 15 years, but I’ve got great memories with all of them at Glentoran.

"It will be great to get them all together on the pitch one last time.

"But even more importantly it gives me the chance to say goodbye as a player to the Glentoran Family and all the fans who have been so good to me since the day I walked into the Oval 20 years ago.

"I hope we have a great turnout and I look forward to seeing many familiar faces on the terrace at the Blanchflower."

Tickets cost £6 for adults with a family pass (two adults and two children U11) costing £15.

There are limited VIP tickets coming in at £20, and all can be bought using the MyTicket app or by contacting Ruth at the Glentoran Superstore or by email superstore@glentoran.com

Read more: Elliott Morris picks out the Best Glentoran XI he ever played with

Read more: Roy Coyle hails retiring Elliott Morris as 'one of my best signings'

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