Is in severe doubt. The pitch inspection is some time around 3.

Not the result, there wasn't one. Why it was called off (with conspiracy theories aplenty) remains a mystery. Moving on..

The day is upon us and the biggest match of the season. The tussle for the title has gotten even tighter and nothing less than a win will do. Nothing fancy, just get the job done.

It's times like these when supporters can show their true worth as the driving force behind the team. No-one's asking for a Milan-style atmosphere nor several thousand strong bellowing in one voice. It has been proven before that even the smallest of numbers can create an atmosphere. The potential is there to be the 12th man, we can do it. In the build up to the 7 games this month, I stated the following: We as supporters, they as footballers are charged with the duty of becoming champions again. The long road is getting shorter, we are half way there. Mistakes from the first half of the season on and off the pitch can be rectified. Time to test the character and resilience of this football club and prove our worth as the supporters and players of the badge, colours, stadium and club we would give so much for. This is it. For the red, green and black that we bleed, we have to give it everything. To glory or to failure, united we stand, united we fall.

The long road has gotten shorter and each point is treasure. Mistakes have been rectified and new ones made. The character of this club has been tested and still we stand. As bad as we have been in some matches this month, there is more than a glimmer of hope of the football we can play (Institute and Linfield) and sometimes it is enough to breed confidence.

It's boxing day. It can be a success for the team and their supporters. We can make it how it is.

Legion 1882 would like to wish every Glenman a very merry Christmas and here's hoping for 3 points tomorrow.

More on the game later in the day/matchday morning.

Everything but a goal and embarrassing refereeing to boot; the blow softened only by another Linfield defeat. The next game is crucial. More towards the end of the week.

Legion 1882 were forced to congregate at the top of the centre of the north stand due to over the top, atmosphere killing, restrictions from an embarrassing Linfield membership committee which saw the away crowd restricted to the railway end of the north stand only; with the kop stand also seeing bizarre restrictions with the top 7 or 8 rows cordoned off and a tightly condensed row of security men around the 'atmosphere section' compared to the odd 1 or 2 scattered over the rest of the stand. Here we have a league dying on its hole, with boards and committees looking to end atmosphere all together in an over cautious approach to safety issues whilst being light years out of touch with the lifeblood of the club, supporters. In a league devoid of glitzy football, modern facilities and big crowds 99% of the time, atmosphere is all we have. Here we have grounds with sheds a plenty, seated stands with low roofs making for a good atmosphere. While it's understandable that H&S and the PSNI have a say in matters, its noticeable that supporters' input (to whatever extent) is not sought after despite the fact that WE attend matches, WE pay the club for 90 minutes entertainment and without US, they wouldn't exist.

Upon the coming-into-legislation of the new laws, the IL will attempt to replicate the English and Scottish model which has seen once cauldrons of atmosphere turned into soulless stadiums where the fans are forced to follow strict rules out of fear of a heavy fine or prison time. While Legion 1882 does not condone acts of violence, the model that the suits in this league are trying to enforce is pathetic, unnecessary to an extent and will simply not work. I personally pride myself in being a supporter in a league that stands out from the others in the British Isles (barring maybe Wales).

Our football association can embarrass itself time and time again whilst killing the very thing that made supporting football pure, but sooner or later they will have to listen. Listen or lose us all.

It was building up, and we finally have a result that sets in stone that we can be a slick passing team that plays good attacking football and sets a benchmark for the type of football we expect for the rest of the season.

Tonight's display involved 2 large TIFO flags and 8 medium sized half red/half green flags. Evidence of vocally supporting the team is there, and the big month is heading in the right direction but it isn't over yet. Newry, Linfield and Portadown remain. Time to define ourselves.

A polished performance that easily could have been double the final 3-0 scoreline. A fun day out had by all, Legion 1882 and Freelance members in particular who chose to dress up in fancy dress for the occasion with such outfits as Superman, SpongeBob Square Pants and Buddha (not forgetting the granddad with err huge parts) taking centre stage in the shed behind the goal. A decent atmosphere that picked up in the second half added to the joyous away day, one which could turn our season around. Lets not get ahead of ourselves though, game 4 of our big month up next at Windsor on Tuesday.

Lets continue the atmosphere, lets continue supporting the team. We are the champions afterall :)

The Ballymac bus to Institute this Saturday leaves the clubrooms at 1pm. All visitors are welcome.

Not the result we wanted and certainly not the result that reflected the general play throughout the game but there's another hour and a half of football to be played and to turn this around, it is far from impossible.

Kicking off the month in a self aiming rejuvenation fashion from Legion 1882, the display included two sticks spelling out "CHAMPIONS", several other classic two sticks, red and green flags and several red and green smoke bombs with the big tifo flags flying high over the top. Certainly an improved atmosphere compared to games of late. However, everything can be improved on. The height of things has yet to come. By the end of the month, hopefully the complexities of being a football supporter, who sings and who doesn't, why they choose to do what they do (all respected opinions) will be that little bit clearer.

Next up, Dungannon at home on Tuesday night. The league our bread and butter, we crave it above all.  From the start Glentoran FC

If the weather holds up that is. Game 1 of a massive month for Glentoran. Game 1 for the supporters and players to show what they are made of. 2 legs to make it happen, 2 legs to reach the semi final and reach out for a trophy. The players need us tomorrow, we must deliver. Every single supporter has a choice, every single supporter can watch it happen, or do something about it. Time to be united and be the one thing that the Champions need; one voice, one support and a world of motivation. To victory.

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