'We played a really good brand of football' - Devine

Glentoran manager Declan Devine thinks his side played 'a good brand of football' but admitted they have to learn and need to convert their chances more.

Niall McGinn's stoppage time goal secured the three points for the away side after Jordan Jenkins first half shot had been cancelled out by Ryan Mayse's close-range strike.

“Full credit to the players, the focus levels are good for this stage of the year, they’re putting a lot in behind the scenes and the crowd were magnificent and stayed behind the team," Devine said.

“Portadown would have got a lot of confidence with the chances we missed, we literally missed four or five chances which could have put the game to bed.

"That is something we need to get better at, but I can’t fault the application of the players and honestly I felt we played a really good brand of football."

Glentoran are rebuilding their side after 13 players left the club over the summer, but Devine praised some of his new recruits.

“Dylan Connolly was exceptional, delighted for Jordan Jenkins who was in the Championship last year, I wanted him back at the football club because I think he belongs here, and I’m delighted to see him take his opportunity.

“We have to be aware that we let 16 or 17 players out this year, we are very much a work in progress and there are going to be highs and lows.

"We want to win every game we are involved in. We are only together as a group seven or eight weeks, we are completely trying to change the style of play, we want to entertain our fans and we want to fight for our fans."