Larne Football Club may be only 90 minutes away from the greatest night in their history but boss Tiernan Lynch has revealed his lowest point as manager came only nine months ago.
After leading the Invermen to the third qualifying round of the Europa Conference League in the previous season thanks to a famous victory over Danish side Aarhus Lynch was left stunned as they crashed out of the competition at the first hurdle this time round to St Joseph's from Gibraltar.
After fighting back from two goals down to win 4-2 in the European play-off against Glentoran to secure Conference League qualification for a second year on the bounce it was a real hammer blow for Lynch.