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Glentoran beat Newry City 2-0 in last night's Danske Bank Premiership match at the Showgrounds.
Curtis Allen scored both goals in the first half.
The victory moves Mick McDermott's men four points clear in the race for the final European play-off place.
After three weeks in charge, the new boss has told Q Radio it's so far, so good....
🎥...@NewryCityAFC 0 @Glentoran 2@curtis_allen 1st half double
— Q Radio News (@qnewsdesk) April 19, 2019
Mick McDermott’s men now 4pts clear in battle for play-offs, 3 of 5 post-split games played. So far, so good for new boss but he says race far from over, still 2 hurdles to keep Euro dream alive#DanskeBankPrem pic.twitter.com/oqoBFE2wlh
The Glens host Warrenpoint on Easter Tuesday.
Newry boss Darren Mullen said there would need to be a big improvement from his side for their next fixture, against Institute at the Brandywell. Here's how he summed up his Friday night football...
So @Glentoran on course for final play-off place: not bad for poss relegation candidates a few months back! @NewryCityAFC still 3 clear of @ArdsFC1900 but @ncr72 not happy tonight “performances like that will get you relegated!” Darren on air am & more from Glens #DanskeBankPrem pic.twitter.com/9EHljXzYtT
— Q Radio News (@qnewsdesk) April 19, 2019
Also last night, Derry City lost 1-0 at home to League of Ireland leaders Shamrock Rovers.
The Candystripes slip from second to fourth in the table.
The five fixtures this afternoon include derbies at Cliftonville and Ballymena while newly-crowned champions Linfield will be presented with the Gibson Cup.
Danske Bank Premiership, 3pm -
Ballymena United vs Coleraine
Cliftonville vs Crusaders
Institute vs Ards
Linfield vs Glenavon
Warrenpoint Town vs Dungannon Swifts
Come along to Windsor Park this Saturday and see Linfield lift the Gibson Cup for the 53rd time 🎉🏆
— Linfield FC (@OfficialBlues) April 17, 2019
Members and season tickets are valid. You can purchase tickets in advance at the Windsor Park Superstore or simply turn up and pay on the day. £11 for adults and £7 concession. pic.twitter.com/SbLNoQgtpc