Joe Thomson has sent out a Glentoran rallying call as they prepare for a "real six-pointer" against Larne this evening.
The Glens currently lead the way in the fight for second place and automatic European qualification, however with only three points separating them from the Invermen and Dungannon Swifts, Thomson knows they cannot afford any slip-ups.
Declan Devine's men have hit a bit of a sticky patch with only one win in their last five league games but Thomson said it is still in their own hands.
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"At a club like Glentoran, it’s all about results," said the Scottish midfielder. "We know our recent form hasn’t been where it needs to be over the past few weeks and we have to put that right.
"There’s no doubt about the quality in this squad and we need to get back to winning ways and make sure we finish the season as strongly as possible. Second place and European football is in our hands – now we have to go and take it.
"This is a massive game – a real six-pointer. We’re three points ahead of Larne and we want to deliver a statement result to extend that gap to six.
"If we don’t, we’re level on points and with teams like Dungannon Swifts pushing hard behind us, that’s not a position we want to be in.
"As a squad, we’re fully aware that the last couple of results haven’t been good enough. We should have won against Glenavon and the draw against Carrick was frustrating. We know what we need to do and that starts on Tuesday night.
"Larne are a top side - I know that first-hand from my time there. They’ve won back-to-back titles for a reason and they’ll come here believing they can get a result.
"But we have real quality in our squad and we’re hurting after the last series of results. We’re determined to put that right and get back to winning ways on Tuesday night."
After winning back-to-back league titles with Larne Thomson made the decision to move to Glentoran and he is loving every minute of it
"Glentoran is everything I hoped it would be – a massive club with a passionate fanbase, a brilliant dressing room and a top-class coaching staff," he said
"We’ve got a fantastic squad and the coaching staff. You can see the ambition in this club and I’m excited to be part of that journey.
"Now that I’m on this side of the battle, I know we have quality all over the pitch to win the match. These are the kind of games where every tackle, every second ball and every bit of composure in the final third will make the difference.
"The fans will be right behind us and it’s up to us to use that energy and deliver a performance that shows exactly what we’re about. It’s about winning battles all over the pitch, staying switched on in the key moments and making sure we walk off with all three points."
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