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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)
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- The Mirror (London, England)
- Article date:
- February 20, 2006
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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 ...