Irish Premiership: Performance in Linfield win ‘as good as it gets’ – Niall Currie

Portadown boss Niall Currie said that his side’s display in their 2-0 win over Linfield was “as good as it gets”.

Second-half goals from Baris Altintop and James Teelan helped the Ports record their first home win over the Blues since February 2016.

And Currie was delighted with his team’s display in response to last week’s disappointing league defeat against Carrick Rangers.

“Tonight was as good as it gets. One to 11 we were unbelievable,” he told BBC Sport NI.

“We were a threat, our wingers were fantastic as were our number nine, midfielders and backline and our goalkeeper was outstanding, making some huge saves at really critical times.

“From I came back to the club this is as good a performance I have had the pleasure of watching.”

Asked what sparked such a positive performance in which they could have scored more than their two goals, Currie says it was instilling belief into his team they could capitalise on a rare Linfield off day.

“I think when the players are challenged and there is adversity that gets you up,” he added.

“That’s our third game in six days which is hard to believe, but there is nothing wrong with those boys, they have plenty of heart and desire and we’re not too short of threats now.

“I think when we got in at half-time, we said we can hurt them. We showed that in the first half.

“We had three or four wonderful chances and I said you could do it again. It was a matter of getting them to believe and know we could hurt teams. We were worthy winners.”