Tiernan Lynch’s Larne learning lessons from life at league’s top table ahead of Dungannon Swifts test

Significant financial investment has placed increased expectations on Larne’s arrival in the Danske Bank Premiership but Lynch cites the value of small steps within the long-term journey.

Larne head into the home test with Dungannon Swifts aiming to enhance a return of 10 points from six appearances since stepping up the Irish League ladder.

“In the Championship last season we had long periods with everything going our way so it is about learning to adapt to the different challenges we now face,” said Lynch. “In the Premiership you very quickly learn you must be on your game or end up getting punished.

“Dungannon stand as a case-in-point given they will be hurting off recent results but we must prove meticulous in our work or risk setting things up for a fall.

“However, as we play more games and work more together on the training ground you can see things developing to adapt to this level.

“I see the players learning and improving in those aspects, which we view as huge positives.