Former title winning Glentoran captain Paul Leeman fears his former club risks running out of road as the Ovalmen attempt to play “catch-up” in a three-way race for the Gibson Cup.
Linfield’s last gasp 2-1 win at Warrenpoint Town on Saturday saw the Blues ease four points clear of Cliftonville and eight above the Glens who both have a game in hand.
A win at home to Carrick Rangers on Monday night would keep the Ovalmen in touch heading into the remaining five post-split fixtures against the other top six sides.