Caddell praises players after Crues send Glenavon down
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Crusaders manager Declan Caddell says his players have been "exceptional" after the 1-0 victory over Glenavon in Saturday's relegation showdown at Mourneview Park.
The Crues went into the game two points clear of the Lurgan Blues in the penultimate round of fixtures.
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Fraser Bryden volleyed home in the second half to ensure a play-off place for the Crues while Glenavon drop to the Championship.
Crusaders have hit form at just the right time, with a last-gasp draw against Bangor and 4-0 victory over Portadown seeing them move off the bottom above Glenavon before Saturday's crucial win.
"It's good to get the win - it's a relief," said Caddell.
"It's been a tough season for us. We dug ourselves into a hole but the way the players have responded in the past couple of weeks has been exceptional.
"So today were we at out best? No, we were miles off it but it wasn't the type of game to get the ball down and play.
"There was so much at stake, it was nervy and credit to Glenavon, they threw everything at us.
"But we managed to get our noses in front and defended soundly for the rest of the game. I'm happy."