Portadown connections makes Irish Cup hat-trick against Glenavon even sweeter for Larne ace Lee Bonis
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Seven of his 16 goals this season have came in three matches against Stephen McDonnell’s side, including another treble in their 4-0 league win at Mourneview Park in September, which helped kickstart an 18-game unbeaten Premiership run that Larne are still enjoying.
A further brace from Andy Ryan means Tiernan Lynch’s men will host Championship outfit Newington, who also play their home matches at Inver Park, in the quarter-finals as they go in search of a maiden Irish Cup triumph.
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Hide Ad"I think it plays a part (being from Portadown and his good scoring record against Glenavon) but I just take whatever goals I can and when I can,” he told BBC Sportsound. “It just happens to be against Glenavon I get the most...I'm delighted.
"I think the first one I thought I had taken it too wide but I just kept my head and passed it into the net.
"The second I think was just a mix-up between their defender and keeper and I just stuck my head in where it hurts, thankfully it paid off.
"Then Paul (O'Neill) came on and saved the day (assist for Bonis' hat-trick).
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Hide Ad"Everybody wants to get to the Irish Cup final...it's a great day out.
"We were gutted how last season happened and I think we're here to put it right this season, get the trophy and win as many as we can."