Fisher's relief as double helps Glens beat Carrick

David Fisher said scoring his first goals of the season was a "relief" as he was on target twice in Glentoran's 3-2 Irish Premiership victory over Carrick Rangers at Taylors Avenue.

Fisher admitted that he had not had the "easiest" of starts to the campaign.

"I just got myself into the right headspace today and made sure I put in a performance that the fans deserve," Fisher told BBC Sport Northern Ireland after Friday night's game.

Glens boss hailed Fisher's display as "outstanding" as he levelled at 1-1 four minutes before half-time and then headed a 77th-minute winner.

"It’s a new team. We’ve got loads of fresh faces. We’re still learning how each other plays and getting used to each other," added the striker.

After losing their opening game of the campaign at home to Crusaders, the Glens have responded by picking up seven points out of a possible nine and Fisher believes that it demonstrates encouraging signs for the Oval club.

"We just need to keep going the way we are going and we’ll get there. We’ll definitely be up there I think."