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Sean Ward celebrated a first clean sheet of the season as a statement of Glenavon’s future intent and ambition.

Ward helped the Lurgan Blues home at 0-0 from a fixture that finished honours even at Mourneview Park as Glenavon and Linfield suffered a red card apiece on the way to picking up a point apiece.

And the aftermoon featured mixed emotions for the full-back in the context of Glenavon’s season.

“We can be happy with the draw but disappointed with how the season has gone in that we’ve dropped points in games we should have won,” said Ward. “So when you get performances like today you ask questions and reflect, you take the positives then move on.

Sean Ward (left) helping Glenavon secure a clean sheet and point from Saturday’s draw with Linfield. Pic by Pacemaker.

“These are massive games and it’s why you play, you want to test yourself against top teams and top players.

“Today has to be the template now moving forward.

“You open up the floor in the dressing room after a bad performance and we’re grown men who can have those conversations.

“Then it’s done and you move on, we’ve a good result now today and you back yourself and grow in confidence.

Sean Ward welcomes first clean sheet thanks to Glenavon ‘good character’