Larne boss Tiernan Lynch is the NIFWA Manager of the Month for January.

The Invermen enjoyed a superb January, with a 100% record in Sports Direct Premiership beating Crusaders, Dungannon Swifts and Newry City without conceding a goal.

Larne also knocked H&W Welders out of the Irish Cup but their crowning glory was a 2-1 win over Glentoran in the final of the County Antrim Shield.

Lynch said: "January is all about finding consistency and building a bit of momentum. I think we've managed to do that. Winning the County Antrim Shield again was a nice added extra.

"In the league, there's still a long way to go with 11 games left to play. We will have good days and bad days between now and May - the important thing is you keep your head."