Hoban 'the ultimate professional' - Devine

Hoban joined the Glens from Derry City in the summer

Glentoran manager Declan Devine said striker Pat Hoban is "the ultimate professional" after his double sealed a 2-1 win over Portadown at the Oval.

Hoban's penalty had given the home side the lead in the first half, but Eamon Fyfe levelled the game just after the hour mark.

The former Premier Division forward then scored again in the 70th minute to keep Glentoran's unbeaten start to the season at home intact.

"Hoban's levels which he brings on a daily basis, he doesn't just turn up and perform like that, he is the ultimate professional," Devine told BBC Sport NI.

"Every young player in our changing room should be looking at him and seeing what it takes to be a successful professional player.

"We are very fortunate to have him, and I think there is more to come."

Glentoran are also the only team to have scored in all of their league fixtures so far with Hoban's double meaning he has scored five goals this season.

The Glens had to survive a spell of pressure at the end of the match with manager Devine pleased with his side's all-round performance.

"We showed another side to us which is important," Devine continued.

"We had to fight, scrap and do the ugly stuff well and when you have players at the top of the pitch like Hoban, you always have a chance.

"I am really delighted with the application of the players."