Paddy McLaughlin says Cliftonville used the motivation of boxing superfan Owen O'Neill as they claimed a gutsy 1-0 win over Glentoran at the Oval.
Ryan Curran's stunning volley in the eighth minute proved the knockout blow in Sunday's clash in front of the Sky Sports cameras.
McLaughlin's men were also denied by the woodwork when Ronan Doherty's shot cannoned off the underside of the crossbar, while Glentoran were left wounded on the ropes when Shay McCartan earned a straight red card for a clumsy challenge on Rory Hale in the 73rd minute.