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Gareth Fullerton

Linfield boss David Healy caps off season with another trophy

Linfield boss David Healy has capped off a brilliant season with another piece of silverware.

Healy lifted his fifth Gibson Cup last weekend as the Blues clinched the title on the final day of the season.

It was the South Belfast club's fourth Premiership success on the bounce, and the 56th in their history.

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And to add some gloss to Healy's season, he has been named Aktivora Manager of the Month for April by the Northern Ireland Football Writers’ Association.

With Healy on a well-earned family holiday, his assistant Ross Oliver was on hand to collect the Belleek trophy.

Oliver said: “It’s been an incredible season.

"To win four league titles in a row is a fantastic achievement and I think David Healy deserves a lot of credit for it, but as he would say himself, it’s a team effort including the backroom staff.

Linfield assistant manager Ross Oliver with David Healy's Manager of the Month award (PRESSEYE)

“This year was particularly difficult because Cliftonville pushed us all the way. Paddy McLaughlin and his players can be proud of what they achieved this season.

“But for me, our players are mentality monsters. They keep going and going. Every year. At Linfield, we just never stop.”

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