Article: Football: FRIENDS REUNITED; SETANTA CUP KICK-OFF: FANS READY TO WELCOME NEW ERA FOR IRISH FOOTBALL New order brings Candystripes to Windsor.. but Jeffrey is banking on a Blue Monday Linfield v Derry City.(Sport)

Byline: Orla Bannon

LINFIELD were proud to be crowned the All - Ireland champions last year and Glenn Ferguson says they're determined to hang onto their crown.

Tonight's Setanta opener against Derry City will be an occasion more than a football match as it's the Candystripes' first visit to Windsor Park since 1972.

However Ferguson insists the off-field baggage that comes with this fixture won't overshadow Linfield's bid to kickstart the campaign with a home win.

"This is a massive one for everybody concerned because it's the start of ...

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