Paddy McLaughlin has been left slightly frustrated following Cliftonville's last two games.
Last Saturday the Reds let a two-goal lead slip away in the closing stages at Solitude to leave them on a downer.
McLaughlin admitted feeling disappointed after Tuesday night's draw at Linfield but for very different reasons.
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The Cliftonville boss was pleased with the response of his players and felt they could have, and maybe should have won it at the end as Ryan Curran was denied by Chris Johns.
“We’re slightly disappointed we didn’t win the match but we’ll take the point at a really difficult venue and move on," said McLaughlin.
“Against full-time opposition, one thing that might be a disadvantage at times is midweek games but the work-rate and quality from our boys throughout the match was superb.
“I can’t fault them for effort but it’s just that last percentage you’re looking for, you’re looking for to get the job done at Windsor Park.
"To do that, you need 100% and we’re probably sitting at 99 – it’s so close to getting a good win at a really tough venue against a top side."
It is a different challenge for the Reds this afternoon as they travel to Dungannon Swifts.
McLaughlin has warned against any complacency despite the Swifts' struggles this season.
“Fair play to Dean Shiels, I know people will look at their results and doubt what he’s doing, but his ideas and his philosophies are excellent and he’s sticking to his guns," he said.
"I know they need a couple of results, so we need to be on our guard to make sure they don’t get one against us because points are precious at this stage.
“Any time we play Dungannon, it’s always an entertaining game and I don’t expect this one to be any different.”
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