Cliftonville vs Linfield 04/05/24

LINFIELD 2024 CUP FINAL SQUAD

David Walsh Goalkeeper

Daniel Finlayson Defender

Euan East Defender

Chris Johns Goalkeeper

Chris joined Linfield in August 2020 from Coleraine, making his debut for the club later that month in the Champions League qualifiers. He was named in the Team of the Year 2020-2021 and has gone on to make over 180 appearances for the club. Now 28, Chris agreed a new two-year contract after another solid season, collecting 15 clean sheets along the way.

David signed his first professional contract at Linfield in September 2020, making his first team debut for the club against Warrenpoint Town in November of that year. The Portadown man (21) came up through the ranks at the Linfield Academy and has so far enjoyed his time at the club working alongside Chris Johns.

Scottish-born defender who originally signed for the Blues on a season-long loan from St Mirren in June 2022. After a fantastic season, including winning Linfield Player of the Year, the club offered Daniel a permanent contract. The 23-year-old can play both right back and centre back. He is a former Northern Ireland Under-21 international.Still awaiting his senior debut, the Ballycastle teenager (19) forms part of a strong goalkeepers union at Solitude.

Scottish defender East joined Linfield on transfer deadline day in August 2023 and was an instant fans’ favourite at Windsor Park. Euan joined the Blues from Queen of the South in Scotland and agreed a contract extension earlier this season which sees him stay for another term. The 23-year-old has had his season cut short following an injury picked up in training.

Matthew Clarke Defender

Ben Hall Defender

Ethan McGee Defender

Michael Newberry Defender

Newberry came up through the ranks at Newcastle United before joining Linfield from first division Icelandic side Vikingur Olafsvik. The Geordie central defender (26) qualifies for Northern Ireland and has represented his country at Under-21 level.

Currently in his testimonial year, Matthew has been a crucial player for Linfield in his 11 years at the club. The left back returned from Rangers in May 2013 and has gone on to win it all with the Blues, making more than 400 appearances for the club along the way. Matthew (30) is eyeing a third Irish Cup winner’s medal against Cliftonville.

Joined Linfield in January 2022 after spells with Brighton and Hove Albion, Partick Thistle and Falkirk. The talented centre back (27) has been a stellar feature and leader at the back in David Healy's side this season, signing a new contract with the club until the end of 2026. Ben scored the first Linfield goal against Coleraine in the crucial title winning 2-0 win in 2022. It was also his first goal for the club.

Northern Ireland Under-21 international Ethan joined Linfield in January 2024 from Dungannon Swifts and has already established himself as a regular starter in the Linfield side. Ethan can play in a range of positions, including right back and central midfield, and will be hoping to secure his first Irish Cup winner’s medal at the age of 21.

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