Jan and tonic

Yesterday’s draw with Glenavon not only saw Cliftonville complete January without defeat but also maintained a curious run that saw last-minute goals scored in every fixture throughout the month – but who do you think was the team’s best player during the first four matches of 2021?

After Chris Curran struck an equaliser against Dungannon Swifts at Stangmore Park, namesake Ryan dispatched an ice-cool penalty kick with literally the last kick of the game only for the Reds to ship a last-gasp strike of their own in a 2-2 draw with Crusaders that saw Rory Hale open his account for the Club.

Michael McCrudden and Ryan Curran netted either side of a Conor McMenamin double in a madcap 4-3 victory over Linfield before the latter got his name on the scoresheet again when he swept home a dramatic leveller against the Lurgan Blues this weekend.

To cast your Sean Graham Player of the Month vote, simply choose an option before our poll closes at kick-off in Tuesday’s clash with Coleraine, with the result set to be unveiled later this week.