Larne ace says there's one thing that all Irish League clubs must do to narrow gap to southern sides
Former Arsenal midfielder Mark Randall believes the Irish League still has some way to go to catch up with the League of Ireland, however he feels Larne's European heroics are encouraging clubs to dream bigger.
The Invermen became the first Irish League side to reach the group stage of a major European competition when they progressed to the League Phase of the Uefa Conference League in 2024.
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