IRISH CUP FINAL LIVE BLOG: Previews, updates, features and reaction from Cliftonville v Linfield
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Welcome to the News Letter’s Irish Cup final blog offering previews, features, social media focus, live updates and post-match reaction from Cliftonville v Linfield
IRISH CUP FINAL LIVE BLOG: Linfield v Cliftonville updates, news and reaction
THE NEWS LETTER TEAM...
Our News Letter team at the National Football Stadium at Windsor Park: Johnny Morton and Johnny McNabb
PREVIEW...Linfield's Jamie Mulgrew
'I enjoy the challenge of being successful' - Linfield legend Jamie Mulgrew's desire for trophy glory remains strong as ever
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PREVIEW...Cliftonville's Rory Hale
Rory Hale backing Cliftonville's impressive youngsters to 'thrive' in pressure of sold-out Irish Cup final against Linfield
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PREVIEW...Linfield's Kyle McClean
Kyle McClean: I'm so proud to have been named Player of the Year - but I'd swap individual success for team glory at Linfield
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PREVIEW...Cliftonville's Sean Stewart
'It would mean everything to win it' - Cliftonville fan Sean Stewart well aware of how important Irish Cup success is to the club
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