Test foot forward

Jim Magilton believes the wealth of experience in Carrick Rangers’ ranks means that Cliftonville will be asked serious questions throughout a thorough examination at Taylors Avenue tomorrow.

The Reds head to east Antrim for their third away fixture of the Boyle Sports Premiership season and, though he has backed his players to give the Gers a test of their own, Magilton acknowledges that the knowhow in the hosts’ camp puts big demands on any opponent.

“They’ve got good players – quality players, experienced players, players that know the League with real quality in their side,” explained the Cliftonville boss.

“It’s a tough ask but you’ve got to go there and the one thing you’re guaranteed is that they’ll ask you questions, they’ll test your fortitude. They test your resilience.

“You’ve got to be able to compete and you’ve got to be able to deal with their quality. If you can do that, and with the quality that we have ourselves, I always fancy us to score a goal and that’s going to be important.”

Carrick Rangers v Cliftonville
Saturday, September 12
Cash turnstiles available
Adults: £15
Concessions: £10
Two Adults & Two Under-16s: £40
One Adult & Three Under-16s: £36
One Adult & Two Under-16s: £28
Tickets: General Sale