The pair both made it to the 2009/10 Irish Cup final at Windsor Park with the Blues running out 2-1 victors thanks to goals from Peter Thompson and Philip Lowry while Kevin Braniff pulled one back for Portadown.
All three came within 13 minutes at the start of the first-half, but David Jeffrey’s Linfield held on to secure a 40th competition success, adding to another Irish League crown.
Here are some of the best photos from that May afternoon in 2010.
Here are some of the best photos from that May afternoon in 2010.
5. Wearing the colours
Linfield supporters David Heaney and Billy Watson before the match Photo: Stephen Hamilton/Presseye
6. Cup celebrations
Linfield's Stephen Douglas and William Murphy celebrate beating Portadown Photo: Stephen Hamilton/Presseye
7. Linfield celebrate Irish Cup success
Linfield manager David Jeffrey celebrates with Noel Bailie after their Irish Cup triumph over Portadown Photo: Stephen Hamilton/Presseye
8. Special moments
Linfield's JP Gallagher with daughter Ellie after winning the Irish Cup Photo: Stephen Hamilton/Presseye