Linfield are back in action at Windsor Park for another eagerly anticipated ‘Big Two’ clash with derby rivals Glentoran (6pm k.o. all-ticket). The match will be streamed live on the BBC iPlayer. The teams last met in the Boxing Day derby at the same venue with Glentoran winning 1-0.
Glentoran are competing on a number of fronts this season, sitting 4th in the Sports Direct Premiership table and having reached the quarterfinal stage of the Clearer Water Irish Cup, with a place in the upcoming BetMcLean Cup Final with Linfield in March. Manager Declan Devine has assembled a experienced squad with plenty of strength in depth, having most recently signed Ross Clarke, Jarlath O’Rourke and Aaron McEneff.
Linfield are in a rich vein of form, winning their last six league games and now face two crucial games, first with Glentoran today and then a visit to leaders Larne on Tuesday night. David Healy’s men will look to produce the match winning performances needed to keep The Blues in title contention.
COYB!
by Ken Garrett.