Graham Luney

1 week ago | belfasttelegraph.co.uk | Graham Luney

Linfield have a secret weapon that can help inspire further all-Ireland joy against Shelbourne, insists hero Michael GaultMichael Gault takes on Shelbourne during the 2005 Setanta Cup FinalLinfield’s Setanta Cup hero Michael Gault says the club’s supporters have a vital role to play in roaring the side on to another famous all-Ireland victory. The Blues’ 2005 triumph over Shelbourne at Tolka Park was one of the highlights of Gault’s trophy-laden career.

1 week ago | belfasttelegraph.co.uk | Graham Luney

Cliftonville defender Luke Conlan says the club’s European Play-Off success helped soothe the pain of his penalty miss in the Irish Cup Final and he’s hoping to celebrate more continental cheer in the coming weeks. The Portaferry man joined Cliftonville in the summer of 2024 and opened his account with a strike against Auda in the Uefa Conference League.

1 week ago | independent.ie | Graham Luney

‘The Shelbourne side of 2005 is better than their current side’ – when Linfield beat Shels 20 years agoGlenn Ferguson is congratulated by his team-mates after scoring in the 2005 Setanta Cup FinalFormer Linfield player Glenn Ferguson believes the current Blues side can give Shelbourne a rough ride like they famously did 20 years ago. In 2005, the Blues humbled Shelbourne in the Setanta Cup decider and Ferguson predicts that historic triumph will inspire David Healy’s side.

1 week ago | belfasttelegraph.co.uk | Graham Luney

Irish League hero on why he’s shelving retirement plans for one more season: ‘It doesn’t get any easier’Paul Heatley has signed a contract extension with Carrick RangersPaul Heatley has explained why his retirement plans are still on ice and why Sunday games are not his first preference when matches are scheduled. The experienced winger has signed a one-year contract extension with Carrick Rangers.

1 week ago | belfasttelegraph.co.uk | Graham Luney

Linfield chairman Roy McGivern is confident there will be a healthy number of supporters from both clubs at the Champions League qualifying clashes with Shelbourne, despite fears fewer than 200 Blues fans will get into Tolka Park. The Blues chief is keen to see a large number of Shels supporters at Windsor Park while also hoping that at least 500 Linfield fans will roar on David Healy’s side in the away leg. It’s a fascinating all-island European derby that has sparked a huge demand for tickets.