Duncan Ferguson: Glentoran boss ‘made up’ with first win as manager on home debut

Given their mixed start to the season, a charge at the Irish Premiership title is going to be a long shot.

But if the Glens are to have any aspirations of a first Gibson Cup since 2009 then it is important for them to keep pace with those above.

Leaders Linfield and nearest challengers Coleraine both were comfortable winners on Friday, while Larne bounced back from their poor recent win to beat Dungannon Swifts.

Glentoran are 14 points off the Blues but have a game in hand, and they face another tricky home test against Cliftonville next Friday to try and build upon the win over the Seasiders.

As he reflected on his start to the league, Ferguson admitted “I think we need to get better overall.

“We’re not conceding many goals, but we just have to create more.

“That’s the hardest part of the game, but we look solid and that’s the main thing.

“I’m happy with the group and the league is very close together, from top to bottom”.

With that in mind, especially as he continues his early steps in the league, it’s just “one game at a time” for Ferguson, rather than thinking too far ahead.

“We’ve just got to keep going. I think that is seven or eight games undefeated now,” he added.

“We have to keep going and keep winning. We’re a big club and the fans want us to keep winning, and I’m glad we got the three points for them today.”