Cliftonville FC's manager Jim Magilton felt that his team lacked a combination of creativity and belief in their Boyle Sports Premiership encounter with Linfield.
The match saw a second-half header from Ethan McGee prove the difference between the sides at the Clearer Twist Stadium.
Why it matters for Cliftonville FC
Magilton acknowledged that the Reds failed to ever really hit their stride, giving the ball up easily at times and lacking creativity and nerve in the final third.
With their next fixture against Linfield scheduled for December 19, 2026, Cliftonville FC will look to bounce back from this defeat, having started the season strongly with 2 wins from 2 games, and currently sitting top of the Premiership table with 6 points, and a recent form of WW. As they prepare for their upcoming matches, Cliftonville FC will aim to improve their performance, having scored 5 goals and conceded just 1 this season, with a goal difference of +4.
