Paddy McLaughlin insists there is no time to dwell on results over the Christmas period as Cliftonville bid to keep the pressure on league leaders Larne.
The Reds closed the gap on the Invermen to two points following their 1-0 win over Glentoran.
But McLaughlin, whose side travels to Crusaders on Boxing Day, says now is not the time for plaudits with points the only thing that matters.
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“We’re just trying to get as many points on the board as we can,” he said.
“It’s important we try to stay with the leading pack for as long as we can and, so far, we’ve done a brilliant job at that, the boys have been excellent.
“We’ll take the pat on the back for a hard-earned victory but, as soon as you wake up the following morning, you’re immediately preparing for Crusaders because Tuesday’s points are banked and that’s as far as it goes."
Elsewhere on Boxing Day Larne welcome East Antrim neighbours Carrick Rangers to Inver Park for a 5.30pm kick-off.
It's a sell-out at Mourneview Park as Niall Currie's Portadown make the short trip to face Glenavon.
And at Stangmore Park Dungannon Swifts welcome Newry City.
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