Jim Magilton wants Cliftonville to kick on after busy summer of recruitment
Jim Magilton has faith that his squad can deliver
Glentoran's Shay McCartan is fouled by Odhran Casey
Fuad Sule challenges Cliftonville's Sean Stewart
Cliftonville players are stunned to see Glentoran's Daire O'Connor booked for what they felt was a challenge worthy of a red card
Niall McGinn celebrates his goal
Cliftonville boss Jim Magilton was left frustrated by his team’s inability to score against Glentoran, but has backed his players to return to winning ways.
A moment of magic from home substitute Niall McGinn separated the Belfast teams at The BetMcLean Oval, leaving Warren Feeney’s side trailing table toppers Linfield by three points.
The Reds have taken only a point from their last three games, while Glentoran are now unbeaten in four.
Both sides had several chances to score with Glens keeper Aaron McCarey coming out on top in a duel with Cliftonville striker Ben Wilson, pulling off three fine saves to thwart the 21-year-old.
Glentoran's Shay McCartan is fouled by Odhran Casey
Wilson is one of several new signings Magilton has made since his arrival in north Belfast in June and he revealed he wanted players with character and ability to join his project.
And it is the players’ mental strength that gives the former Northern Ireland midfielder belief that his team can recover from Saturday’s setback.
“There are loads of players out there, it’s finding the right character too, and that’s a very important thing,” said Magilton.
“They have to understand what they are coming into. I’m happy with the business done but it was tough.
“It’s always better when you’re speaking to them face to face and having conversations with them; this is what’s going to happen, this is where you’re going to be etcetera.
“If you get the
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