Five years ago, £36m was designated to the sub-regional programme for local football, with Glentoran set to receive £10m. "The reality is we're a third world country when it comes to football facilities," said McDermott. "Our hope, and the hope of all football followers in the country, is that we don't need that consultation. Glentoran was going to get more, that's based on need and sustainability," McDermott said. "This is money for all football here, our friends in north Belfast, Crusaders and Cliftonville, are in need of money, Glentoran is in need of money, our friends in the north-west are in need of money so this is not just about Glentoran."

Source: BBC January 23, 2020 20:07 UTC