Larne chase another 'pinch yourself' Euro moment

Gary Haveron, Larne manager, is eager to relive another "pinch yourself" moment by leading his team back to the Uefa Conference League. Haveron managed three matches during Larne's debut in the competition last season and is now hoping to guide the club to a major European stage after securing the Irish Premiership title this year.

Larne holds a 2-0 lead over Gibraltar's Lincoln Red Imps in the play-off second leg at Inver Park. The 45-year-old former defender emphasizes the significance of this opportunity, describing it as a "pinch yourself" moment that he and his players are grateful for. Late Paul O'Neill and Kevin O'Hara's goals in the previous leg have put Larne in a strong position to advance to the main group or league stage of the European competition, which would come with a £2.7m reward.

Haveron reminds his players to maintain a high level of performance and avoid complacency, drawing a parallel to Celtic's recent Champions League play-off failure. He stresses the importance of playing their best football and capitalizing on their home advantage. Despite finishing 22 points behind Linfield in the Irish Premiership last season, Haveron believes Larne is better prepared for another attempt at European competition after learning from their previous experiences.