Friends David Healy and Jim Magilton turn to foes in the battle for Irish Cup glory on Saturday.
In the red corner, Cliftonville boss Jim Magilton out to end the club's 45-year wait for Irish Cup success in his first season in charge of the north Belfast side.
And Magilton believes that the two facing off on the touchline will "add spice" to what is already set to be a momentous occasion for both managers.Magilton is aiming to end Cliftonville's long wait for an Irish Cup win while Healy is trying to win his third Irish Cup as Linfield manager When asked if he could have ever envisaged coming up against Magilton in the Irish League, Healy admitted "probably not" but spoke of his huge admiration for the Cliftonville boss.
The Blues ended Cliftonville's bright start to life under Magilton with a 2-1 victory at Windsor Park in August. "He is someone I have huge respect for. I think he’s done a magnificent job at Linfield, you’re under immense pressure when you take that job and I think he’s done immensely well."
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