Rohan Ferguson predicted big things for Larne even when he wasn't even playing for the club.
The Scottish goalkeeper was impressed with what was happening at Inver Park during his loan spell at Linfield during the 2019/20 season.
Ferguson returned to Scotland with a league winners medal from his time with the Blues, but didn't have to think twice about returning to the league after speaking with Tiernan Lynch.
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After "underachieving" in his opinion last season the 25-year-old has another league medal to his name and he couldn't be happier.
“When I was on loan at Linfield I saw what was coming with Larne, I think everyone could," he said.
“I remember playing against them and thinking they had a really good thing coming and they had a really good team at that stage.
“Then, when I spoke to Tiernan, he 100 percent sold me the dream and it’s not too often that happens and then it becomes a reality.
“But I really enjoyed my time over here at Linfield, so that’s why I came back over.
“Once I was in for a few weeks I loved it, but I thought we, myself included, underachieved last year.
“Fair enough, we made Europe, but I thought we could have done better. But to win the league this year is amazing. It’s amazing.
“The way Kenny (Bruce) and Tiernan are, this should only be the start for us. We have to enjoy this moment because it is something historic for the club, the players and the fans but we want more of this.
“There is a massive opportunity for the club. Champions League football is going to be massive for us."
Ferguson is relishing the opportunity of celebrating the title success in front of the fans when they entertain his former employers this Friday night after his previous league success came under coronavirus >Covid.
“I’ve said to a few people about when I won the league with Linfield, it just wasn’t the same," he said.
“I actually had my medal posted out to me that year. Winning a trophy was still special, but none of us could enjoy it in the same way.
“This is very special, though. I’ve been here for two years and I love the club and everyone in it. It is a special group of players.
“We will enjoy the moment and the game against Linfield when we get our hands on the trophy, then we’ll have a good summer and come back raring to go.”
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