'Relief' at Cliftonville's first win - Magilton
Jim Magilton's Cliftonville picked up a win at the fifth time of asking in the Irish Premiership
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Cliftonville manager Jim Magilton says it is a "relief" to pick up the club's first win of the Irish Premiership season.
Joe Gormley , Harry Wilson and Jonny Addis were on target in the 3-1 win over Glenavon at Solitude.
Glenavon remain without a point in the league while the Reds picked up their first victory in five attempts.
"It's a relief, there's no question about that," said Magilton.
"We knew that Glenavon, despite their results, were going to come and play and they did.
"We know every game in this league would be a challenge, and they provided that.
"We met it and scored at important times and I'm delighted with three points."
Cliftonville captain Rory Hale said three points at home to Cliftonville were the main objective, and not the performance.
Goormley and Wilson puts the Reds two goals to the good before Francely Lomboto pulled one back for Glenavon, who are managed by former Reds boss Paddy McLaughlin.
The win was secured when defender Addis netted late on in north Belfast.
"We haven't had a good start, and we know that collectively," he said.
"Today was just about winning and if the performance came with it, happy days.
"It was about getting three points on the board and looking ahead to the next game.
"We're delighted we ended up with both outcomes and delighted with the three points."