Newington finished on the losing side for the first time in this season’s Boyle Sports Championship as Ryan Waide wrapped up victory by hosts Glenavon in the 1-0 result at Mourneview Park.

Here’s the full-time verdict of Newington boss Declan O’Hara:

END OF UNBEATEN RECORD...

"But we can't be too disappointed...eight games, we've only lost one, the boys have been brilliant.

placeholder image — Newington boss Declan O'Hara at Mourneview Park. (Photo by Iconic Media Group)

"They've been excellent from start to finish, we're never going to go all season without getting beat.

"So we're disappointed today but next we're home to Ballinamallard so that's what we'll focus on and, hopefully, get three points and back on the horse.

"It's about character...be proud of what you've done so far and now you've got to see how you react after a defeat.

"That's what good teams do and I have no doubt our boys will be fine.”

OVERALL PERFORMANCE…

"We knew coming here was going to be difficult, Glenavon's a good side...but we're disappointed in ourselves.

"We defended well but on the other side going forward we didn't really create anything, when we got into the final third the decision-making was poor.

"The game was played in between the two boxes, I think our keeper had one or two half-saves and then I think Mark (Byrne, Glenavon goalkeeper) had one to save from one of our boys."

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TOUGH AWAY TEST…

"The game is played in the middle of the park because the two teams have defended well enough...something that we worked on all week to tighten up at the back because we conceded five (5-5 draw v Dundela) and weren't happy.

"We conceded one today but it's a sloppy enough goal to give away.

"The two teams were there for a battle and that's what it boiled down to...a good battling game.

"Disappointed just with the quality at the end from us in the final third."