Former teammate Graeme Philson believes Paddy McLaughlin's recruitment off the pitch is one of the keys to Cliftonville's progress on it.
Philson played alongside the Reds boss during their time at Institute and knows the competitive juices that drive McLaughlin on.
Cliftonville missed out on the Premiership title last season by a single point, and this term they are firmly in the championship race as we approach the business end of the season.