CONOR Loughrey outlined how the Bannsiders were ‘delighted’ to earn all three points against Cliftonville at The Showgrounds…

A second half effort from Will Patching proved to be the difference as Coleraine moved up to third in the Premiership table.

Loughrey discussed how Cliftonville have always been a difficult opponent for the Bannsiders and explained that his heart rate could have been lowered if Patching then converted – rather than missed – a penalty with 20 minutes to go.

However, he praised the players for digging deep to see the game out and what it was like to lead the team out due to Ruaidhri Higgins’ suspension.