Irish Cup: Cliftonville set for emotional Solitude return after Michael Newberry’s death
Cliftonville begin their Irish Cup defense on Saturday in what promises to be an exciting afternoon in the Solitude City. Linebacker Michael Newberry dies.
Newbury’s sudden death on December 30, aged just 27, shocked the League of Ireland, with Cliftonville’s game against Dungannon Swifts and his former club Linfield’s game against Larne being canceled. Postpone to show respect.
Following a series of touching Newbury tributes from far and wide, the Reds return to action when they face Banbridge Wanderers in the fifth round of the cup, while Irish Premier League leaders Linfield host Ballymena and Provincial Intermediate Football League side Wellington Athletic. in Windsor Park.
Earlier this week, Cliftonville confirmed that a pre-match tribute would be paid to Newbury, who won the 2021 Irish Cup during his time at Linfield, ahead of Saturday’s game.
Mid-Ulster League One side Banbridge Wanderers are set to make their debut in the fifth round after knocking out Queen’s University, while Cliftonville are preparing to make their debut as defending champions after beating Linfield in last season’s final. , ending their 45-year wait for a ninth Irish Cup.
