Cliftonville boss Paddy McLaughlin believes Rory Hale’s return to action can only boost the North Belfast club’s quest for success and silverware at the business end of the season.
Hale has made only four appearances since the end of October, sitting out 17 games in the Danske Bank Premiership, BetMcLean League Cup and Shield in the process.
But his return from injury in Saturday’s 2-0 win over Coleraine was a welcome sight for the Solitude men who are in the thick of the title race with only 11 games to play.