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| ALAN MANNUS (Goalkeeper). . The Lisburn man has recently
made into the Linfield senior team on merit after patiently graduating
through the junior ranks at Windsor Park. Tall and agile, and with
confidence in his area. Alan is considered a goalkeeper with a real future
at Linfield. Signed a 3 year contract during the summer of 2004. |
Jim Ervin Joined Linfield on a two year contract on 9 August 2004. Signed a two year contract on 18 May 2006 |
PETER THOMPSON (Forward). Age 24. A graduate of the Linfield junior ranks, Peter has been a goalscoring revelation since emerging as a regular Linfield first-team player five years ago. He has good positional sense and has pace, which has earned him seven Northern Ireland full international caps. He gave up his job as a Belfast postman to go full-time with Linfield. |
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NOEL BAILIE (Defender). Age 37. Linfield captain Noel is one of the most accomplished Irish League players of the past decade. In 19 years at Windsor Park, the Lisburn man has played in 940 games, an all-time Club appearances' record. Won youth, under-21 and Irish League representative honours and his remarkable commitment and consistency is a legendary at Windsor Park. |
CONOR DOWNEY (Midfielder). Age 26. Conor was signed from Cliftonville last season, but injury has curtailed his appearances for the Blues to date. A highly accomplished midfielder, with great skills and vision. Conor has disappointingly been able to play in only 20 games in 20 months |
JAMIE MULGREW (Midfielder). Age 22. A player with |
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Stephen
Douglas has returned to his beloved Blues after spells with
both Larne and Portadown. He paid a part of his transfer fee
from Portadown so he could make his move back. |
WILLIAM MURPHY (Central Defender). Age 33. A very experienced central defender who joined Linfield in 1997 from Ards. William, a Shankill Road man, is heavily committed to the Blues' cause and is a strong purposeful player and he enjoys moving up into the opposite box for set pieces. Injuries have curtailed William's appearances, but has now played in 462 Linfield games. He receives a Club testimonial this season. . |
AIDAN O'KANE (Midfielder). Age 28. A midfielder with pace and skill, Aidan formerly played with York City and Cliftonville and is a highly creative player, with a penchant for scoring goals. Aidan is very versatile and he can even operate for fullback. Has played in 213 Linfield games. A North Belfast man. |
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MICHAEL GAULT (Midfielder). Age 26. Michael, from Lisburn, emerged as a Linfield senior player six years ago and his impressive performances won him Irish League 'Player of the Month' awards. Has great skills, is a firm tackler and looks comfortable on the ball. Has been capped at Northern Ireland youth and under-21 levels and recently received a full cap against Georgia. Now full-time at Windsor, he has played in 262 Linfield games |
PAUL McAREAVEY (Midfielder). Age 27. Paul, from West Belfast is in his fifth season at Linfield. He spent three years at Swindon Town and played first-team soccer there. Is also a Northern Ireland youth cap. Strongly built for the midfield role, he is regarded among the best operators in this role in the Premier League. Is highly influential in the Linfield squad. 154 Linfield appearances. A full-time player at 'The Park' | ORAN KEARNEY (Midfielder). Age 29. Ballycastlebased Oran signed in the summer of 2005 from Ballymena United after being highly recommended and he has impressed with his strong, penetrating midfield play. Injury kept him out of action for most of last season and part of this season. Plays on the left with great effect. Has played in 88 Linfield games and scored 25 goals . |
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Signed from Newry< Damien has a cultured left foot. |
KRIS LINDSAY (Central Defender). Age 24. The Dromore, Co Down man is settling in well at Windsor Park after his move from Portadown last summer. A youth international, he has slotted smoothly into the defence when required and looks a player for the long-term future. Has played in 35 Linfield games to date. |
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