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Darren Fullerton

Glentoran fans fear Irish Cup expulsion after eligibility issue overshadows Newry City win

Glentoran fans fear the Big Two giants risk being expelled from the Samuel Gelston's Irish Cup after the club’s place in the semi-final was thrown into doubt over a player eligibility issue.

It has been reported that Joe Crowe, who featured in Saturday’s 1-0 win over Newry City in the last eight of the blue riband competition at the BetMcLean Oval, wasn’t free to play in the tie.

Crowe was hit with a three-game suspension for ‘serious foul play’ three weeks ago while playing for Glentoran's reserve team against Linfield Swifts on February 14.

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