Blues brothers set for Spires clash Magherafelt Sky Blues is gearing up for one of the biggest days in its history when the club lines out against Irish league champions Linfield in June.
By Connla Young
connla@derrypost.com
The Intermediate League side has managed to pull off a major coup by coaxing the Windsor Park side to visit Magherafelt as part of their packed pre season schedule.And, if as expected Linfield clinch the Irish League title this year the Gibson Cup will be on display at Spires Park come June.
A date for the game has not yet been fixed but Linfield have confirmed a game will go ahead. The high-profile fixture is sure to be a money spinner for the south Derry club as it continues to develop its facilities at Spires Park.
Despite the ground being situated close to an interface local councillors say they believe the game will pass off without incident. ”From a sporting point of view this game will be a big advantage to the town,” said DUP councillor Anne Forde.
“It’s great to have a highly recognised team coming to the town and we should look at it from a sporting point of view.”
Sky Blues officials were staying tight lipped about the game when contacted last night. However, the County Derry Post has learned that the club has already informed Magherafelt District Council that the game is set to go ahead.
A spokesman for Linfield FC said: “We have agreed in principal to travel to Magherafelt Sky Blues in pre-season but no firm date has been confirmed yet. Hopefully a date will be agreed at the end of April.”