Linfield's preparations for the new season continue with a visit to PLAYR-FIT Championship side Bangor FC (Clandeboye Park, 2pm k.o.). 

Last season Bangor, under former Rangers and Linfield striker Lee Feeney, came agonisingly close to grabbing a Premiership play-off place. Summer signings at the club include the vastly experienced midfielder Robbie Garrett, who enjoyed two successful spells at Windsor Park. 

David Healy will utilise his squad in a busy week that has already seen The Blues in UEFA Conference League action in Iceland. Opportunity now knocks for several of the younger players in the panel to make their mark ahead of another long season. 

A welcome away day on the North Down coast awaits the travelling Linfield faithful.

COYB!

By Ken Garrett.