The Blues

Irish League champions Linfield have learned their fate in the first round of Champions League qualifying

All-island clash in Champions League as Linfield meet Shelbourne

Linfield will be back in Champions League qualifying after winning the Premiership title. (Photo by Andrew McCarroll/Pacemaker Press)

Who can Irish League sides face in European qualifying? Team-by-team breakdown

Linfield captain Jamie Mulgrew soaks in the atmosphere after securing another Irish League success. (Photo by Andrew McCarroll/Pacemaker Press)

Linfield legend Jamie Mulgrew targeting silverware success as manager

David Healy leads the celebrations as Linfield enjoy their latest Irish League title success. (Photo by Andrew McCarroll/Pacemaker Press)

David Healy insists Linfield won't take eye off the ball despite league glory

Rodney McAree's Dungannon Swifts and David Healy's Linfield will meet in the Irish League on Monday evening. (Photo by Brian Little/PressEye)

Rodney McAree has 'no problem' giving new champions Linfield guard of honour

Linfield have got their hands on the Gibson Cup crown for a record 57th time

How Linfield got their hands on the Gibson Cup for the 57th time

Rangers legend and football pundit Ally McCoist. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

Ally McCoist hails Linfield's Irish Premiership title success

Linfield chairman Roy McGivern. (Photo by Freddie Parkinson/Pacemaker Press)

Blues chairman Roy McGivern says 'questions need to be asked' after postponement

Glentoran's Marcus Kane scores the only goal in victory over Linfield. (Photo by Andrew McCarroll/Pacemaker Press)

Glentoran hold on after red as Marcus Kane grabs derby winner over Linfield

Linfield manager David Healy. (Photo by Andrew McCarroll/Pacemaker Press)

David Healy blasts Linfield's Big Two second-half performance as 'rubbish'

Joel Cooper celebrates with Charlie Allen after scoring Linfield's third goal in their win over Dundela. (Photo by Andrew McCarroll/Pacemaker Press).

Big Two showdown set for BetMcLean Cup second round

Linfield begin the defence of their BetMcLean Cup trophy with a visit to Dundela this evening

Linfield begin BetMcLean Cup defence away at Dundela

Joel Cooper celebrates after netting Linfield's opener at the Coleraine Showgrounds

David Healy pleased with Linfield's performance in win at Coleraine

Joel Cooper starred in Linfield's Premiership victory over Loughgall at Windsor Park. PIC: Andrew McCarroll/ Pacemaker Press

STORY OF THE MATCH: Linfield 5 Loughgall 1

Linfield’s Chris Shields missed a first-half penalty in Iceland. PIC: Pacemaker

Emil Atlason brace leaves Linfield with work to do in Europe

Sam Roscoe signed this summer for a second spell at Linfield. (Photo by Colin McMaster/Pacemaker)

Linfield must be ‘aggressive in the right way’ against Stjarnan
Sam Roscoe is calling for the Linfield approach to be “aggressive in the right way” tonight against Iceland’s Stjarnan in the Europa Conference League.
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Keri Halliday celebrates scoring an equaliser for Linfield. PIC: Andrew McCarroll/Pacemaker Press

Adam Carson focusing on the positives after Linfield Women suffer cup defeat

Mark Stafford celebrates after scoring for Linfield in Europa League qualifying against Qarabag. PIC: INPHO/Brian Little

'Only a matter of time' before Irish League clubs make European step

Jordan Stewart celebrates scoring for Linfield in Saturday's 1-1 draw with Cliftonville on the final day of the league season. (Photo by Arthur Allison/Pacemaker Press)

Irish Cup final 'mistake' a Linfield lesson for David Healy

Linfield manager David Healy. PIC: David Maginnis/Pacemaker Press

David Healy keen for Linfield to end league season on high before Irish Cup bid

Daniel Finlayson (second right) scores to send Linfield top of the Sports Direct Premiership table with a dramatic injury-time victory by 2-1 over Crusaders at Seaview. (Photo by Andrew McCarroll/Pacemaker Press)

Daniel Finlayson sends Linfield flying high in last-gasp win against Crusaders

Linfield captain Jamie Mulgrew celebrated his 23rd major career medal on Sunday with family after victory over Portadown in the BetMcLean Cup final. (Photo by Andrew McCarroll/Pacemaker)

Linfield's medal-hungry Jamie Mulgrew names his Player of the Year pick

Linfield manager David Healy and Portadown boss Niall Currie. PIC: Arthur Allison/ Pacemaker Press.

David Healy not taking BetMcLean Cup final success for granted against Portadown

Scenes from the Linfield section of The Showgrounds on February 16 during the Sports Direct Premiership match against Coleraine. Events at the game led to IFA sanctions for Linfield and provoked a strong statement in response by club officials. (Photo by Desmond Loughery/Pacemaker Press)

Linfield respond to 'deeply unfair' IFA bans with Blue Unity group 'not welcome'

Scenes from the Linfield section of The Showgrounds on February 16 during the Sports Direct Premiership match against Coleraine. (Photo by Desmond Loughery/Pacemaker Press)

Full stadium bans and fine for Linfield after Coleraine fixture

Daniel Finlayson celebrates scoring Linfield's second goal against Cliftonville. PIC: INPHO/Presseye/Stephen Hamilton

David Healy happy to emphatically answer questions with Cliftonville victory

David Healy has guided his Linfield side to back-to-back BetMcLean Cup finals

David Healy relishing chance to win more silverware as Linfield boss
Linfield boss David Healy insists he was "pleased" to watch his side reach the BetMcLean Cup final - even though he admits he might not display his true emotions.
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Linfield boss David Healy lifts his 17th NIFWA Manager of the Month award

Linfield boss David Healy named NIFWA Manager of the Month for December

Linfield manager David Healy. (Photo by INPHO/Lorcan Doherty)

David Healy: Linfield should be excited by Premiership title race

Linfield manager David Healy. (Photo by INPHO/Lorcan Doherty)

David Healy: Linfield should be excited by Premiership title race

Linfield manager David Healy. PIC: INPHO Brian Little

David Healy: Linfield are being punished with festive fixture rescheduling

Linfield manager David Healy is searching for his sixth Premiership crown this season. PIC: INPHO/Lorcan Doherty

David Healy praises Linfield side for finding different ways to win

Linfield boss David Healy receives his Manager of the Month prize for October

Linfield boss David Healy named NIFWA Manager of the Month for October

Matthew Fitzpatrick (left) and Joel Cooper grabbed the goals as Linfield defeated Crusaders with a convincing 2-0 win at Windsor Park. (Photo by Andrew McCarroll/Pacemaker Press)

Matthew Fitzpatrick opens Linfield account to see off Crusaders

Ross Oliver (far right) took charge of Linfield at the Coleraine Showgrounds due to David Healy serving a one-match ban for accumulating three yellow cards

Boss David Healy watches from the stand as Linfield secure win at Coleraine

Joel Cooper following his memorable goal for Linfield on Tuesday against Glenavon at Windsor Park. (Photo by Andrew McCarroll/Pacemaker)

Solo goal just 'instinct' for Joel Cooper but Linfield ace out to deliver more

Andy Ryan on the attack for Larne in Kosovo during the Europa Conference League loss to Ballkani. (Photo by Chris Brennan/Pacemaker Press)

Larne lose out in Kosovo and face uphill task for home leg

Linfield's home Sports Direct Premiership clash against Cliftonville at Windsor Park will now be played on Tuesday, August 22. PIC: Colm Lenaghan/Pacemaker

New date confirmed for Premiership fixture between Linfield and Cliftonville

Scorer Chris McKee and Linfield team-mates celebrate during victory over FK Vllaznia at Windsor Park in Belfast. (Photo by Colm Lenaghan/Pacemaker Press)

Linfield celebrate big night with European success at home to Vllaznia

Glentoran's Bobby Burns celebrates his late equaliser in the 1-1 draw against Linfield at Windsor Park in Belfast.

Linfield's title hopes in tatters after Big Two draw with Glentoran

Linfield boss David Healy receives his Reavey Solicitors Manager of the Month award for March from Ruth Gorman.

'We want to go down fighting', says Linfield's David Healy after March gong

Linfield manager David Healy

David Healy praises work of NIFL in turning final into showpiece occasion

Glentoran’s Aaron McCarey goes down injured after appearing to be struck by a missile during the 'Big Two' derby

Linfield's stadium closure overturned for a hefty fine

Linfield manager David Healy will take his side tonight to tackle Premiership league leaders Larne

Can Linfield close the gap at the top or will Larne tighten their grip?

Linfield manager David Healy has confirmed that Robbie McDaid and Ryan McKay will miss the rest of the season through injury.

Linfield lose Ryan McKay and Robbie McDaid for the rest of the season

Linfield manager David Healy

David Healy looking for big Linfield response after Glentoran defeat

Linfield and Cliftonville finished on level terms last night at Windsor Park

Honours even between Linfield and Cliftonville

Joel Cooper scores in Linfield's 3-0 win over Annagh United

Linfield march into BetMcLean Cup semi-finals as Joel Cooper grabs spotlight

Jordan Forsythe scored the crucial goal in Seaview success last night to send Crusaders level at the top of the Premiership table off a 2-1 victory over Linfield. Pic by Pacemaker.

Crusaders turn the tables to claim home win over Linfield

Linfield crashed out of Europe in cruel circumstances on Thursday night

David Healy backs Linfield to bounce back from Euro heartache

Linfield boss David Healy looks dejected after the UEFA Europa Conference League play-off defeat to RFS at Windsor Park last night

Linfield defeat ‘gut-wrenching’ for David Healy

Cormac Austin in action for Linfield against Manchester United in last year's SuperCupNI tour game

Linfield midfielder Cormac Austin joins Crystal Palace

David Healy celebrates Linfield's win over The New Saints

David Healy proud after another late, late show from Linfield

Robbie McDaid made his competitive debut for the Blues in Oswestry

Linfield have work to do against The New Saints

Christy Manzinga is leaving Linfield

Christy Manzinga departure from Linfield confirmed

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