RUAIDHRI Higgins spoke to Coleraine TV ahead of the first game of the new season tomorrow afternoon…

The Bannsiders start their Premiership campaign with the visit of Larne to The Showgrounds.

Higgins acknowledged that there’s an excitement around the squad but that expectation levels need to be realistic.

He further spoke about a positive pre-season and his recruitment as eight new players have arrived through the door.

Higgins also heaped praise on Larne for their European results so far this summer before delivering a message to the fans.