Glentoran manager Declan Devine said his side "really deserved" to win their first ever Boxing Day 'Big Two' derby at Windsor Park. I am delighted for our players who make big sacrifices, as all players do over Christmas and I am delighted for their families," Devine told BBC Sport NI. "It was a really important win, but also one we really deserved." The goal is the midfielder's first of the season, with Devine adding the shot was "simply sensational." "Thomson has been stop-start since he joined, but we brought him here to score goals and what an absolute goal," Devine continued.

Source: BBC December 27, 2025 04:32 UTC