David Platt believes his side has suffered bad luck

Bannsiders manager David Platt is determined to stay in charge despite a nightmare start to the season.

Coleraine are bottom of the Carling Premiership after losing their opening five games, with Platt's team also failing to register a goal.

"I'm man enough to know when my time is up and at present my time at Coleraine is definitely not up," he said.

"Of course I'm under pressure but we have been so unlucky and if we continue to work hard our luck has to change."

Lisburn Distillery inflicted the latest defeat, with Glenn Ferguson scoring the only goal at the Showgrounds on Tuesday night.

"I'm very, very pleased with the way the players have performed in the last two games," added Platt.

"If that was not there, if we were not creating chances, if we were not working extremely hard, I would have to question what I am doing.

"I can't stop people talking about speculation after five losses in a row.

"I am sure other there are people out there looking for a job. Obviously they will be sitting anxiously to see what happens.

"Pressure can be good for you if you can deal with it and I have broad enough shoulders to deal with any pressure that comes my way.

"David Platt will not be walking away from Coleraine."

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