Gary Haveron insists he will “do whatever job the club need me to do” amid growing calls for the former Glentoran chief to be named permanent Larne manager after putting together a sensational unbeaten run as interim boss.

For the second time during his coaching stint at Inver Park, Haveron was called upon as temporary manager following Nathan Rooney’s shock exit after only one match of the new league season last month.

Haveron, who previously enjoyed spells in charge of both Carrick Rangers and the Glens, has masterminded an impressive seven-match league unbeaten run which includes six straight victories and clean sheets.

No team has scored more Premiership goals than Larne (16) so far this season while they also boast the meanest defensive record, conceding just twice.

placeholder image — Larne's interim manager Gary Haveron. (Photo by Desmond Loughery/Pacemaker Press)

Following Tiernan Lynch’s Derry City departure and a licencing issue surrounding Rooney’s appointment, Haveron was in the hotseat for a large portion of last term and led Larne to their most famous result – a historic 1-0 Conference League victory over Belgian outfit Gent – and sealed a European return.

While there’s interest from candidates around the United Kingdom in the vacancy, Haveron has put forward a compelling case in recent weeks, but he’s happy to fulfil any position required at Larne.

“Listen, I love working for this football club,” he said. “I love being a part of this football club.

"I get asked this question a lot, but ultimately I do whatever job the club need me to do. Whatever that requires.

"So I'm happy doing what I'm doing. If they need me to do something different, if they want me to bring somebody in and want me to work alongside somebody, if that was what they wanted, I'd be only too happy to do it.

"But all I can do is get as many positive results for the club as possible.

“It's been good, but it's about the players. We've got an unbelievable group of players and lads.

"It's all credit to them. We've got great staff around them to support them, but ultimately they cross the line, they're the ones that have to do the work.

"They're the ones that have to follow the instructions, they're the ones that have to go and execute it. So the credit, as far as I'm concerned, will always be with the players, because they've been outstanding.”

Handing current Premiership table-toppers Glentoran their first defeat of the season on Saturday would only help bolster Haveron’s case further with victory at The Oval sending Larne to the summit.

Declan Devine’s side are coming off a statement 2-1 away victory over much-fancied Coleraine, extending their unbeaten league run to eight in the process.

"If you don't look forward to these type of games, then you shouldn't really be involved in it,” added Haveron. “It's one that you've got to absolutely relish.

"Going to The Oval, a big, big pitch, you've got to run yourself into the ground. There's no hiding place.

"The Glens fans are always out in force, especially when they're going so well, so we know it's a big ask, but it's one we're really looking forward to and one that we're going to go in there and put our best foot forward.”