The attacker was one of a number of players singled out for huge suspensions after an ugly brawl marred an Irish League game
Glentoran winger Christie Pattisson is he’s ready to “kick-start his season” on Tuesday night in the BetMcLean Cup First Round against Institute at the Brandywell (7.45pm) after serving his nine game suspension. Pattisson was one of a number of players singled out for bans after the battle of Inver Park at the end of last season as Larne and Glentoran players clashed at the end of a league game.
Glentoran’s Dylan Connolly received the most severe punishment with a 12-match suspension but Pattisson, who played 19 times last season, was also banned for nine games. The 28-year-old returned to the matchday squad for the 2–1 victory at Coleraine and is now targeting his first appearance of the new campaign.
“It’s been a frustrating few months personally. I’ve worked hard all summer to stay fit so that when my opportunity came, I’d be ready to go,” he said. “The team have been fantastic so far this season, unbeaten in the league and playing some brilliant football, but as a player you always want to be involved, so I’m desperate now to get back out there and contribute.
“I was buzzing to be back in the squad for the win at Coleraine. That was a massive result and now I want to build on it, get minutes, create chances and score goals. Being back amongst it has given me a real lift and I just want to make an impact whenever I’m involved.”
Having reached the BetMcLean Cup Final last season, where they were narrowly beaten by Cliftonville after extra time, Glentoran begin this year’s campaign determined to go one better.
“If we want to be lifting trophies come the end of the season, we have to earn the right to do that in every match we play,” said Pattisson. “Going to the Brandywell will not be straightforward and we’ll be giving them full respect. At the same time, our focus is on performing to our own standards and making sure we get the result we want.”
BetMcLean League Cup fixtures (Tuesday October 7th, 7.45pm): Armagh City v Carrick Rangers, Ballymena United v Ballinamallard United, Bangor v Lisburn Distillery, Cliftonville v Coagh United, Crusaders v Ballymacash Rangers, Dergview v Larne, Dollingstown v Coleraine, H&W Welders v Dundela, Institute v Glentoran, Loughgall v Strabane Athletic, Moyola Park v Annagh United, Newington v Limavady United, Newry City v Portadown, Warrenpoint Town v Glenavon. Wednesday, Oct 8th: Ards v Dungannon Swifts
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