Gary Smyth was voted player of the year for 2002-03

Irish League player of the year Gary Smyth is at the centre of a registration inquiry which could result in Glentoran losing the five points they have won this season.

Tuesday's CIS League Cup semi-final between Glentoran and Larne has been postponed while the Irish League investigate the issue.

It has emerged that the Irish Football Association have not had a copy of Smyth's registration forms since the start of the 2002-03 term.

"I understand that the Irish Football League does not have a problem and they are in possession of a full set of registration documents," said Glentoran chairman Stafford Reynolds.

"There is a meeting today and I would like to think we will have an opportunity to present some information to the authorities in relation to this."

Glentoran face losing their points, being kicked out of the CIS Cup and a fine.

Central defender Smyth was voted player of the year in the Irish League by the NI Football Writers' Association last season.

On Tuesday afternoon the Irish FA released the following statement:

"Following receipt of specific information from the Irish Football League, the Irish Football Association conducted a thorough investigation into the registration of Gary Smyth (Glentoran FC).

"After meeting with the Irish Football League and Glentoran FC and conducting an internal investigation, it was found that the player was not registered in accordance with Article 36 (1) of the Association's Articles of Association.

"The Association, after legal advice, informed both the Irish Football League and Glentoran FC of the irregularities regarding the registration of this player.

"On legal advice, the Association will make no further comment on the matter at this time."

Glentoran were involved in a similar inquiry last season over midfielder Anderw Kilmartin.

The east Belfast club were docked 12 points and eliminated from the CIS Cup.

However, Glentoran later got the points back and were reinstated in the CIS Cup which they went on to win.